Cephalalgia Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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cephalalgia

[หŒsษ›fษ™หˆlรฆldส’ษ™ ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

medical term

Cephalalgia is a medical term for headache. It refers to any pain or discomfort in the head or neck region.

Synonyms

cranial pain, head pain, headache.

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Word Description / Examples
cephalalgia

Used in medical or scientific contexts to describe general head pain.

  • The patient was diagnosed with cephalalgia after several tests
  • The medication is effective in treating cephalalgia

Examples of usage

  • The patient complained of severe cephalalgia.
  • She was diagnosed with cephalalgia after experiencing persistent headaches.
  • I have been suffering from cephalalgia for the past week.

Translations

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Origin of 'cephalalgia'

The word 'cephalalgia' originates from the Greek words 'kephalฤ“' meaning head and 'algos' meaning pain. It has been used in medical terminology since ancient times to describe the sensation of pain or discomfort in the head. Headaches have been documented throughout history, with various treatments and remedies developed over the centuries to alleviate cephalalgia.