Word: hyperalgia
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hy
per
al
gia
Definition: Alternative form of hyperalgesia. An increased sensitivity to pain, which in one form is caused by damage to nociceptors in the body's soft tissues.
Morphemes:
Affix: hyper-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: hyper-
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὑπέρ
Language: grc
Decoded: uper
Meaning: over
Affix: -algia
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: pain, suffering
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἄλγος
Language: grc
Decoded: algos
Meaning: pain