| algogenesis | The production or origin of pain. Origin: algo-+ G. Genesis, origin (05 Mar 2000) |
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| algogenic | Pain-producing. Synonym: algogenic. Origin: G. Algesis, sense of pain, + -gen, production (05 Mar 2000) |
| algoid cell | A cell appearing like cell's of algae, sometimes found in chronic diarrhoea. (05 Mar 2000) |
| algol | <astronomy> A fixed star, in Medusa's head, in the constellation Perseus, remarkable for its periodic variation in brightness. Origin: Ar. Al-ghl destruction, calamity, fr. Ghala to take suddenly, destroy. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| algolagnia | Form of sexual perversion in which the infliction or the experiencing of pain increases the pleasure of the sexual act or causes sexual pleasure independent of the act; includes both sadism (active algolagnia) and masochism (passive algolagnia). Synonym: algophilia. Origin: algo-+ G. Lagneia, lust (05 Mar 2000) |
| algological | Of or pertaining to algology; as, algological specimens. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| algologist | One learned about algae; a student of algology. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| algology | <study> The study or science of algae or seaweeds. Origin: L. Alga seaweed. (04 Mar 1998) |
| algometer | Synonym: algesiometer. Origin: algo-+ G. Metron, measure (05 Mar 2000) |
| algometry | The process of measuring pain. (05 Mar 2000) |
| algophilia | 1. Pleasure experienced in the thought of pain in others or in oneself. Synonym: algolagnia. Origin: algo-+ G. Phileo, to love (05 Mar 2000) |
| algophobia | <psychology> Abnormal fear of or sensitiveness to pain. Origin: algo-+ G. Phobos, fear (05 Mar 2000) |
| algopsychalia | Synonym: psychalgia. Origin: algo-+ G. Psyche, mind (05 Mar 2000) |
| algor | <medicine> Cold; chilliness. Origin: L. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| algorithm | A process or set of rules by which a calculation or process can be carried out usually referring to calculations that will be done by a computer. (18 Nov 1997) |