Synonym for thermalgesia ... High sensibility to heat; pain caused by a slight degree of heat. ... Synonym: thermoalgesia. ... Origin: therm-+ G. Algesis, sense of pain ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: ther′mō-al-jē′zē-ă Synonyms: thermalgesia
thermalgesia, thermoalgesia 1. High sensibility to heat; pain caused by a slight degree of heat. 2. A condition in which the application of heat produces pain.thermoalgesia Pain caused by a slight degree of heat. As a fever indicates that the body is fighting infection, pain has its purpose in reporting injury or internal problems. Unfortunately, pain is not a reliable indicator, and it is of limited help to a physician in forming an accurate diagnosis. The perception of a pain`s very source may be inc...