First Known Use: circa 1623
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algid
adjective al·gid \ˈal-jəd\
Definition of ALGID
: cold
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Origin of ALGID
Latin algidus, from algēre to feel cold
Medical Dictionary
algid
adjective al·gid \ˈal-jəd\
Medical Definition of ALGID
: marked by prostration, cold and clammy skin, and low blood pressure—used chiefly of a severe form of malaria
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