Medical definition of algometry: the measurement of pain sensitivity (as by an algometer)
— algometric, algometrical, adj
algometer An instrument for measuring the threshold of perception of touch or pressure stimuli and the strength of such stimuli needed for the perception of pain
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Algometer are designed to quantify and document levels of tenderness via pressure threshold measurement and pain sensitivity via pain tolerance measurement
Innovative pop-in “quick connect” system makes changing test pads fast and easy
2 mm diameter are thought to measure intraepidermal nerve endings , while larger algometer tips with surfaces of up to 2
Dec 01, 2006 · The pressure algometer used was a pain threshold meter, model PTH-AF 2, commercially available through the Pain Diagnostic and Treatment Corporation (Great Neck, NY 11021, USA)
1 lb resolution that identifies small yet clinically significant changes in pressure sensitivity
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