algometer
noun
al·gom·e·ter
al-ˈgäm-ət-ər 
: an instrument for measuring the smallest pressure upon the skin that will arouse a sensation of pain
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“Algometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/algometer. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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