Neuralgic
/nʊˈrældʒɪk/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Use 'neuralgic' in medical discussions about nerve pain, not general discomfort.
After the surgery, he experienced neuralgic pain, which required medication.
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Pain
'Neuralgic' describes a sharp, shocking pain following the path of a nerve.
Her neuralgic pain made it hard to concentrate on anything else.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Emotional
Though intense, 'neuralgic' refers to physical nerve pain, not emotional pain.
Migraines often come with neuralgic symptoms that affect the entire head.
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