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ceph·al·al·gia

 (sĕf′ə-lăl′jə)
n.
Pain in the head; a headache.
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cephalalgia

(ˌsɛfəˈlældʒɪə; -dʒə) or

cephalagra

n
(Pathology) a technical name for headache
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cephalalgia

Medicine.1. a pain in the head.
2. a headache. Also called cephalgia, cephalodynia.
See also: Pain
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.cephalalgia - pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugscephalalgia - pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs
head ache, headache
ache, aching - a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
cluster headache, histamine headache - a painful recurring headache associated with the release of histamine from cells
hemicrania, megrim, migraine, sick headache - a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men
sick headache - a headache accompanied by nausea
sinus headache - a headache resulting from congestion or infection in the paranasal sinuses
tension headache - a headache located at the back of the head; usually caused by body tension resulting from overwork or psychological stress
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Translations
cefaleacefalgie

ceph·al·al·gia

n. cefalalgia, dolor de cabeza,
pop. jaqueca.
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