Algometer (Noun)
Meaning
Device for measuring pain caused by pressure.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The algometer is a device used in medical research to measure the pressure pain threshold of an individual.
- The researcher applied the algometer to the subject's skin to assess their sensitivity to different pressure stimuli.
- The algometer was set to deliver a gradually increasing force until the subject indicated that they felt pain.
- By using the algometer, the scientist was able to quantify the pain caused by various pressure levels.
- The algometer is a valuable tool in the diagnosis of conditions characterized by abnormal pain sensitivity.