Algaesthesia

/ˌælɡɛsˈθiːʒə/ noun

The medical condition of experiencing pain or discomfort from cold sensations, or sensitivity to cold temperatures.

From Greek 'algos' (pain) + 'aesthesis' (sensation). The prefix 'alga-' actually comes from Greek 'algos' meaning pain, not from 'algae.' Medical terminology often pairs Greek roots this way.

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