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aphalgesia (s) (noun) (no pl)
1. Pain induced by objects having a symbolic meaning or significance: In the story Jack was reading, aphalgesia was brought about by a sword being pressed again the arm of the main character in order to drive out the devil.
2. A rare type of psychogenic pain disorder: Aphalgesia occurs when pain comes in contact with a substance that has some special significance for the subject, such as certain metals, liquids, or textures.
3. A hysterical state wherein pain is induced by contact with a harmless object that has symbolic significance for the patient: In the gruesome story, aphalgesia was the result when the non-dangerous item with symbolical meaning touched the girl.
4. Etymology: New Latin from Greek haphe, "touch" + algesia, "pain".