migraine

migraine definition - medical

mi·graine (mīˈgrānˌ)

noun
A severe recurring headache, usually affecting only one side of the head, that is characterized by sharp pain and is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances. Also called hemicrania, megrim, sick headache.

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