Definition of CEPHALALGIA

cephalalgia

Plural: cephalalgias

Noun

  • pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs
  • A pain in the head; headache.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek κεφαλαλγίᾱ (kephalalgíā). By surface analysis, cephal- + -algia.

Synonyms

head ache, headache

Scrabble Score: 19

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Words With Friends Score: 0

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