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algesia

n. (context medicine English) sensitivity to pain

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Algesia

Algesia, from the Greek word algesis, is the sensitivity to pain. The term is sometimes used to refer to hyperalgesia (an extreme sensitivity).

Analgesics, most commonly known as painkillers, are used to reduce the feeling of pain.

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Usage examples of "algesia".

But when acute algesia is unaccompanied by any profounder phenomena they are undoubtedly able to bear it with a far greater show of resignation.