migraine

[ˈmaɪɡreɪn]

migraine Definition

a severe recurring headache, usually affecting only one side of the head, that is characterized by sharp pain and is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.

Using migraine: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "migraine" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She had a migraine and couldn't go to work.

  • Example

    Migraines can be triggered by stress or certain foods.

  • Example

    He suffers from chronic migraines.

  • Example

    The doctor prescribed medication to relieve her migraine symptoms.

migraine Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for migraine

Phrases with migraine

  • a type of migraine that involves visual disturbances, such as flashing lights, blind spots, or zigzag lines, in addition to headache pain

    Example

    She experienced an ocular migraine that affected her vision for several minutes.

  • a type of migraine that causes dizziness, vertigo, and balance problems in addition to headache pain

    Example

    His vestibular migraine made it difficult for him to stand or walk without feeling dizzy.

  • a type of migraine that occurs in women before, during, or after their menstrual period

    Example

    She noticed that her menstrual migraine tended to occur around the same time each month.

Origins of migraine

from Old French 'migraine', from Late Latin 'hemicrania', from Greek 'hēmikrania', from 'hēmi-' meaning 'half' + 'kranion' meaning 'skull'

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Summary: migraine in Brief

A 'migraine' [ˈmaɪɡreɪn] is a severe recurring headache that typically affects only one side of the head. It is characterized by sharp pain and often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. Examples include 'She had a migraine and couldn't go to work.' and 'The doctor prescribed medication to relieve her migraine symptoms.' Types of migraines include 'ocular migraine,' 'vestibular migraine,' and 'menstrual migraine.'

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