neuralgia

American  

[noo-ral-juh, nyoo-] / nʊˈræl dʒə, nyʊ- /

noun

Pathology.

1. sharp and paroxysmal pain along the course of a nerve.

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neuralgia British  

/ njʊˈrældʒɪə /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• antineuralgic adjective
• neuralgic adjective
• postneuralgic adjective
• preneuralgic adjective
• unneuralgic adjective

Etymology

Origin of neuralgia

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

Example Sentences

Vaccination, which has typically been recommended for older adults, reduces the likelihood of shingles and lowers the risk of postherpetic neuralgia, or long-term nerve pain that can persist after the rash clears.

From Science Daily

Trigeminal neuralgia is usually caused by compression of the trigeminal nerve - which transmits sensations of pain and touch from your face, teeth and mouth to the brain.

From BBC

She said that she was also diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia earlier in the year.

From BBC

She was battling the chronic pain disorder trigeminal neuralgia.

From New York Times

Trigeminal neuralgia is a rare chronic pain disorder that affects nerves in the head and face, resulting in severe and sudden pain, according to the National Institutes of Health.

From Los Angeles Times