Hemicrania
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hemicrania is a noun meaning (pathology) A headache affecting one side of the head.
Meaning
(pathology) A headache affecting one side of the head.
Example Sentences
Gods, gods, why do you punish me? Yes, no doubt it is upon me again, again this terrible, invincible affliction … this hemicrania which grips half the head with pain … without remedy, without escape … I must try not to move my head. …
Word Forms
- hemicranias
- hemicrany
Synonyms for hemicrania
Depending on context, synonyms include megrim, migraine.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include migraine, megrim, paroxysmal, continua, amphicrania, hemialgia.
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