Algesia
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Algesia, from the Greek
word algesis, is the sensitivity to pain. The term is sometimes used to refer to hyperalgesia
(an extreme sensitivity).
Analgesic
s, most commonly known as painkillers, are used to reduce the feeling of pain.
Greek language
Greek is an independent branch of the Indo-European family of languages. Native to the southern Balkans, it has the longest documented history of any Indo-European language, spanning 34 centuries of written records. Its writing system has been the Greek alphabet for the majority of its history;...
word algesis, is the sensitivity to pain. The term is sometimes used to refer to hyperalgesia
Hyperalgesia
Hyperalgesia is an increased sensitivity to pain, which may be caused by damage to nociceptors or peripheral nerves. Temporary increased sensitivity to pain also occurs as part of sickness behavior, the evolved response to infection.-Types:...
(an extreme sensitivity).
Analgesic
Analgesic
An analgesic is any member of the group of drugs used to relieve pain . The word analgesic derives from Greek an- and algos ....
s, most commonly known as painkillers, are used to reduce the feeling of pain.