Algesimeter

Physiology, Neurology

Also known as: Algometer, Dolorimeter

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

An algesimeter is an instrument designed to measure the sensation of pain. Various versions of this device have been proposed by different authors throughout the history of medical research.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

ALGESIMETER (from the Greek algos—pain and metron—measure), an instrument for measuring the sensation of pain; a large number of such instruments have been proposed by various authors,

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“Algesimeter.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/algesimeter/