Anodynia

/ˌænəˈdɪniə/ noun

Definition

The absence or loss of the ability to feel pain; a medical condition where pain sensation is diminished or absent.

Etymology

From Greek an- (without) + odyne (pain) + -ia (medical condition suffix). Directly means 'without pain' in medical terminology.

Kelly Says

Anodynia sounds wonderful until you realize it's actually dangerous—pain is your body's alarm system. People with congenital insensitivity to pain can unknowingly burn, cut, or break themselves because they never feel the warning signal!

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