neuralgia

neuralgia definition - medical

neu·ral·gia (no͝o-rălˈjə)

noun
Sharp, severe paroxysmal pain extending along a nerve or group of nerves. Also called neurodynia.

Related Forms:

  • neu·ralˈgic adjective

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