neuralgia









neuralgia


noun Pathology.

  1. sharp and paroxysmal pain along the course of a nerve.

noun

  1. severe spasmodic pain caused by damage to or malfunctioning of a nerve and often following the course of the nerve

n.1807, from Greek neuron “nerve” (see neuro-) + -algia. Probably formed on model of French névralgie (1801). Related: Neuralgic. n.

  1. Sharp, severe paroxysmal pain extending along a nerve or group of nerves.neurodynia
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