Soviet Medical Encyclopedia

Apodemia-algia

Psychiatry

Also known as: Dromomania, Wanderlust, Poriomania

Historical document, translated for reference.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

Summary

Apodemia-algia is a term from the early 20th century describing a pathological urge to wander or travel. It is derived from the Greek words for absence from one's homeland and pain.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

APODEMIA-ALGIA (from the Greek apodemia—absence from one's homeland, and algos—pain), a pathological passion for vagrancy or travel.

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