Algometer
Definition
An apparatus, device, or medical instrument used in neurology, rheumatology, and experimental physiology to accurately measure a patient's pain sensitivity or tolerance threshold. The device operates by applying calibrated mechanical, thermal, or electrical stimuli onto a specific area of the body.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Algometer
- Pain-measuring gauge
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun with standard plural inflections used within medical instrumentation and research catalogs. |
| Formation | Scientific compound borrowing matching French 'algomètre', combining Greek 'algos' (pain) and 'metron' (measure). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [al.ˈɡo.me.tru] |
| Source | Lexicon of Neurodiagnostic Devices, Quantitative Sensory Testing, and Clinical Equipment |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Medicul a aplicat un algometru mecanic pe punctele sensibile pentru a confirma diagnosticul de fibromialgie.
EN: The physician applied a mechanical algometer to the tender points to confirm the diagnosis of fibromyalgia.
RO: Acest algometru digital modern trimite datele direct către un computer pentru a genera profilul senzorial al pacientului.
EN: This modern digital algometer sends the data directly to a computer to generate the patient's sensory profile.
RO: Calibrarea periodică a unui algometru este obligatorie pentru a asigura repetabilitatea testărilor clinice.
EN: The periodic calibration of an algometer is mandatory to ensure the repeatability of clinical testing.
Idioms & Phrases
Algometru cu presiune / Pressure algometer / dolometre
RO: Dispozitiv medical dotat cu un piston cu vârf de cauciuc folosit pentru evaluarea pragului de durere musculară sau articulară.
EN: A medical device equipped with a rubber-tipped plunger used to evaluate muscle or joint pain thresholds.
Sondă de algometru / Algometer probe / sensory testing tip
RO: Partea aparatului care vine în contact direct cu pielea pacientului și transmite presiunea sau stimulul termic.
EN: The part of the device that comes into direct contact with the patient's skin and transmits the pressure or thermal stimulus.
Algometru digital / Digital algometer
RO: Instrument electronic de înaltă precizie care afișează instantaneu pe ecran forța maximă aplicată în momentul semnalizat de pacient.
EN: A high-precision electronic instrument that instantly displays on a screen the maximum force applied at the moment signaled by the patient.
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