topalgia

n. pain that is localized in a small area without any lesion or trauma to account for it. Topalgia often is a symptom of a somatoform disorder, particularly in cases in which the pain seems to occur in unlikely segments of nerve or circulatory patterns.

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May 9th 2024

endogenous research

research that is based on information inherent in a specific area or system, without taking into account outside, independent information.