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Definition of Algophobia
1. Noun. A morbid fear of pain.
Definition of Algophobia
1. Noun. Fear of pain. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Algophobia
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Algophobia
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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