Definition of Algophobia

1. Noun. A morbid fear of pain.

Generic synonyms: Simple Phobia
Derivative terms: Algophobic

Definition of Algophobia

1. Noun. Fear of pain. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Algophobia

1. Abnormal fear of or sensitiveness to pain. Origin: algo-+ G. Phobos, fear (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Algophobia

algologies
algologist
algologists
algology
algometer
algometers
algometric
algometrical
algometries
algometry
algophilias
algophilic
algophilists
algophobia (current term)
algophobic
algopsychalia
algor
algorism
algorisms
algorithm
algorithm error
algorithmic
algorithmic entropy
algorithmic language
algorithmic program
algorithmic randomness
algorithmic rule
algorithmically

Literary usage of Algophobia

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. An Outline of abnormal psychology by James Winfred Bridges (1921)
"... may be regarded as specific inhibitions. a. Acrophobia, fear of high places. b. Agoraphobia, fear of open places. c. algophobia, fear of pain. d. ..."

2. A Pocket medical dictionary: Giving the Pronunciation and Definition of the ...by George Milbry Gould by George Milbry Gould (1920)
"algophobia, al-go-frf-be-ah. A morbid fear of pain. Algor. al'-gor. An unusual feeling of coldness; a rigor or chill. ..."

3. The Pathology of Emotions: Physiological and Clinical Studies by Charles Féré (1899)
"... same ideas were always awakened by the same circumstances. I have heard since that this patient was accidentally killed. The fear of pain (algophobia, ..."

4. Lippincott's Medical dictionary: A Complete Vocabulary of the Terms Used in by Ryland W. Greene, Joseph Thomas (1906)
"The estimation of pain or of sensitiveness by the algometer or by some other means. algophobia (al-go-fo'bi-a). ..."

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