algesiometric

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

algesiometry +‎ -ic

Adjective[edit]

algesiometric (not comparable)

  1. Relating to algesiometry.
    • 2012, Osborne F.X. Almeida, ‎ Toni S. Shippenberg, Neurobiology of Opioids, page 278:
      Traditional algesiometric tests measure an animal's latency of response to stimuli (e.g. heat, pressure) applied acutely to noninjured tissue (e.g. tail, paw).