Migraine: meaning, definitions and examples
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migraine
[ ˈmaɪ.ɡreɪn ]
health condition
A severe, recurring headache, usually affecting one side of the head. Migraines can be accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.
Synonyms
cephalalgia, headache, migraine headache
Examples of usage
- My sister suffers from debilitating migraines that leave her bedridden for days.
- The doctor prescribed medication to help alleviate the symptoms of my migraines.
informal
To be troubled or distressed by something, often used to describe a persistent issue or challenge.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I've been migrained by this problem for weeks and can't seem to find a solution.
- She was migrained by the constant noise outside her apartment.
Translations
Translations of the word "migraine" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enxaqueca
🇮🇳 माइग्रेन
🇩🇪 Migräne
🇮🇩 migrain
🇺🇦 мігрень
🇵🇱 migrena
🇯🇵 片頭痛 (へんずつう)
🇫🇷 migraine
🇪🇸 migraña
🇹🇷 migren
🇰🇷 편두통 (pyeondutong)
🇸🇦 صداع نصفي
🇨🇿 migréna
🇸🇰 migréna
🇨🇳 偏头痛 (piān tóu tòng)
🇸🇮 migrena
🇮🇸 mígreni
🇰🇿 мигрен
🇬🇪 მიგრენა
🇦🇿 miqren
🇲🇽 migraña
Word origin
The word 'migraine' has its origins in the Greek word 'hēmikrania', meaning 'pain on one side of the head'. The concept of migraines has been documented throughout history, with early descriptions dating back to ancient Egypt. Over time, medical understanding and treatment of migraines have evolved, with advancements in neurology providing more insights into the causes and potential remedies for this condition.