neuralgic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to neuralgia, a type of chronic pain caused by irritation or damage to nerves.

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Variants

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neuralgia , neuralgias , neuralgic

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'neuron' meaning nerve, and 'algos' meaning pain.

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Trivia

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1. Neuralgia can cause pain in various parts of the body, including the face, limbs, and torso.

2. The pain of neuralgia can be described as sharp, shooting, or burning.

3. Neuralgia can be treated with medication, physical therapy, or nerve blocks.

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Related Concepts

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1. Neuropathic pain: A type of chronic pain caused by damage or dysfunction to the nervous system, which includes neuralgia.

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Culture

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Neuralgia is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is often associated with other neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and shingles. In literature, neuralgic pain is described in various works, including 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde and 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte.

How to Memorize "neuralgic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'neuralgia' written out, and imagine the pain radiating from a nerve.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of nerve pain, or with the image of a nerve being irritated or damaged.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'neuron' and 'algos' as the roots of the word 'neuralgia'.

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