trifacial neuralgia

noun

Pathology.

1. tic douloureux.

Word History and Origins

Origin of trifacial neuralgia¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

It was a matter of surprise, considering the frequency with which subsequent neuritis was met with in the nerves generally, that trifacial neuralgia in some form was not more often met with.

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