algesi-, alge-, alges-, algesio-, algi-, algio-, -algesia, -algesic, -algetic, -algic, -algia, -algy
(Greek: pain, sense of pain; painful; hurting)
Used actively in medical terminology to denote a condition of sensitivity to pain as specified by the combining root.
Pain in or near the uterus; metralgia: Each time Meg had her period, she suffered from uteralgia, because she had menstrual cramps causing her to feel indisposed.
Pain in a blood vessel or blood vessels: At the doctor's office, Mr. Smith learned that he had a condion of vasalgia resulting from a a narrowed blood vessel, or even a blocked one, which lessened that flow of blood in his veins.
Deep pain in any of the internal-bodily organs, usually of neurologic origin: Well-known examples of visceralgia take place in the stomach, the intestines, the throat, joints in the knees, hips, etc.; and in the chest with the heart or lungs.
Pain that results by touching a dry or rough object: Since Mary knew that she had xerostalgia, she never wanted to feel any uneven or rugged objects, like some rocks or the trunks of trees.
Pain of a neuralgic character, in the region of the sternum; xiphodynia: There are various reasons for a condition of xiphoidalgia including bronchitis, costochondritis, and pneumonia.
You may take self-scoring quizzes over some of the words in this unit by going to Algesi Quiz to check your word knowledge of these words.
