νυγμός

English (LSJ)

ὁ,

   A pricking sensation, irritation, Ruf. ap. Orib.8.24.62 : in pl., of gout, Luc.Ocyp.30.    II metaph., of the prickings of conscience, τῶν παρανομημάτων ν. εἰς τὴν ψυχὴν λαμβάνειν D.S.13.58 ; but also, = νύγμα II, ὑπὸ νυγμῶν καὶ γαργαλισμῶν τῆς αἰσθήσεως Plu.Phil.9.