Neuralgia: meaning, definitions and examples
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neuralgia
[ njʊəˈræl.dʒə ]
medical condition
Neuralgia is a condition characterized by intense, typically intermittent pain along the course of a nerve. It can often be caused by irritation or damage to the nerve, leading to episodes of burning or stabbing pain. This pain may be triggered by various stimuli, such as touch or temperature changes.
Synonyms
nerve pain, neural pain, neuropathic pain.
Examples of usage
- She is experiencing neuralgia in her facial nerves.
- The doctor prescribed medication to alleviate his neuralgia symptoms.
- After the injury, he developed neuralgia that affected his daily activities.
Translations
Translations of the word "neuralgia" in other languages:
🇵🇹 neuralgia
🇮🇳 न्यूराल्जिया
🇩🇪 Neuralgie
🇮🇩 neuralgia
🇺🇦 невралгія
🇵🇱 neuralgia
🇯🇵 神経痛
🇫🇷 névralgie
🇪🇸 neuralgia
🇹🇷 nöralji
🇰🇷 신경통
🇸🇦 الألم العصبي
🇨🇿 neuralgie
🇸🇰 neuralgia
🇨🇳 神经痛
🇸🇮 nevralgija
🇮🇸 taugaþrýstingur
🇰🇿 невралгия
🇬🇪 ნევრალგია
🇦🇿 nevralgia
🇲🇽 neuralgia
Etymology
The term 'neuralgia' comes from the Greek words 'neurós,' meaning 'nerve,' and 'álgos,' meaning 'pain.' It was first used in the early 19th century to describe discomfort experienced along nerve pathways. The usage of 'neuralgia' has evolved as medical understanding of nerve-related pain has advanced. Initially, it encompassed various forms of nerve pain, but over time it has become more specifically defined, particularly in the nomenclature of pain syndromes. Different types of neuralgia, such as trigeminal neuralgia and postherpetic neuralgia, have been identified to describe pain associated with specific conditions or regions. As a term, 'neuralgia' is widely used in both clinical and general contexts to refer to nerve pain, making it a significant part of medical terminology and discussions surrounding pain management.