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algedonic

adjective

al·​ge·​do·​nic ˌal-jə-ˈdän-ik How to pronounce algedonic (audio)
: characterized by or relating to pain especially as associated with pleasure

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“Algedonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/algedonic. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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