referred pain

American  

noun

Pathology.

1. pain felt in an area remote from the site of origin.

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referred pain British  

noun

1. psychol pain felt in the body at some place other than its actual place of origin

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Etymology

Origin of referred pain

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

At Indiana State University, however, Hord showed little interest in studying and preferred playing cards with friends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Following Slot's departure, Liverpool were keen to make an appointment at the earliest possible opportunity and wanted a manager who fits their preferred playing style, which is to deliver front-foot, aggressive football.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

But in his most trenchant analysis during the Hewitt interview, Trump explained that years ago he sold his luxury yacht because he preferred playing golf to yachting.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2024

While the children said they preferred playing with the real dogs, they expressed more positive emotions after playing with the robot.

From Washington Times • Dec. 24, 2023

The part Mr. Vincy preferred playing was that of the generous host whom nobody criticises.

From Middlemarch by Eliot, George