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Etymology · Ancient Greek

ἄλγος

9 English words descend from Ancient Greek ἄλγος, most common first.

algedonicPertaining to both pleasure and pain.
algedonicsThe scientific study of pleasure and pain responses.
alginuresisPainful urination; dysuria.
algo-pain
algolagniaA physical condition that causes a person to gain sexual pleasure by suffering pain, particularly to erogenous zones.
algophobiaFear of pain.
antalgicalleviating pain
gonyalgiaPain in the knee.
veisalgiaThe unpleasant after-effects of the consumption of alcohol; a hangover.