neuralgia

[ noo-ral-juh, nyoo- ]

/ nʊˈræl dʒə, nyʊ- /

noun Pathology.

sharp and paroxysmal pain along the course of a nerve.

Nearby words

neural networks, neural plate, neural spine, neural tube, neural tube defect, neuralgia, neuralgia facialis vera, neurally, neuraminic acid, neuraminidase, neuranagenesis

Origin of neuralgia

First recorded in 1815–25; neur- + -algia

Related forms

neu·ral·gic, adjectivean·ti·neu·ral·gic, adjective, nounpost·neu·ral·gic, adjectivepre·neu·ral·gic, adjective

un·neu·ral·gic, adjective

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Examples from the Web for neuralgia

I had neuralgia in my left jaw, and a burning sensation in my nostrils, and to tell you the truth, I was quite unlike myself.
The White Rose of Memphis|William C. Falkner
I must here notice a singular statement of Eulenburg's, that neuralgia never attacks people who are over seventy.
Neuralgia and the Diseases that Resemble it|Francis E. Anstie
Had she neuralgia in her face, that she was muffling it on such a hot night?
A Speckled Bird|Augusta J. Evans Wilson
So when Lady B.'s neuralgia got bad, we proposed Naples, and it was very nice.
The Lightning Conductor|C. N. Williamson

“If I did, I must have been out of my mind,” growled Aaron, as a twinge of neuralgia made him wince.
The Rushton Boys at Treasure Cove|Spencer Davenport

British Dictionary definitions for neuralgia

neuralgia

/ (njʊˈrældʒɪə) /

noun

severe spasmodic pain caused by damage to or malfunctioning of a nerve and often following the course of the nerve

Derived Formsneuralgic, adjective

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Word Origin and History for neuralgia

neuralgia

1807, from Greek neuron "nerve" (see neuro-) + -algia. Probably formed on model of French névralgie (1801). Related: Neuralgic.

Medicine definitions for neuralgia

neuralgia

[ nu-răl′jə ]

n.

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

Related formsneu•ral′gic adj.