Toothache: meaning, definitions and examples
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toothache
[ หtuหฮธeษชk ]
medical condition
A toothache is a pain in or around a tooth. It can be caused by various factors, such as tooth decay, an abscessed tooth, or gum disease. The pain may range from sharp and severe to dull and aching.
Synonyms
dental pain, oral pain, tooth pain.
Examples of usage
- I can't concentrate because of my toothache.
- She went to the dentist due to her toothache.
- He took painkillers to alleviate his toothache.
- The toothache kept him awake all night.
Translations
Translations of the word "toothache" in other languages:
๐ต๐น dor de dente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเคพเคเคค เคเคพ เคฆเคฐเฅเคฆ
๐ฉ๐ช Zahnschmerzen
๐ฎ๐ฉ sakit gigi
๐บ๐ฆ ะทัะฑะฝะธะน ะฑัะปั
๐ต๐ฑ bรณl zฤba
๐ฏ๐ต ๆญฏ็
๐ซ๐ท mal de dents
๐ช๐ธ dolor de muelas
๐น๐ท diล aฤrฤฑsฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์นํต
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูู ุงูุฃุณูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ bolest zubลฏ
๐ธ๐ฐ bolesลฅ zubov
๐จ๐ณ ็็
๐ธ๐ฎ boleฤina v zobu
๐ฎ๐ธ tannpรญna
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััั ะฐัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แขแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ diล aฤrฤฑsฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ dolor de muelas
Etymology
The word 'toothache' dates back to the late Middle English period, originating from the Old English word 'tลรพ' meaning 'tooth' and 'รฆc' meaning 'ache'. The formation reflects a straightforward compound structure where the meaning of 'pain' is directly linked to the specific location, in this case, the teeth. The use of the term has evolved over centuries as dental health awareness increased, leading to a better understanding of the causes and treatments associated with oral pain. In historical contexts, toothaches were often attributed to various supernatural beliefs or overlooked health practices, but with advancements in dentistry, the term 'toothache' has become more associated with specific dental conditions recognized in modern medicine.