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Neuralgia

Definition:

Neuralgia refers to severe, intermittent pain along a nerve or set of nerves due to damage, irritation, or dysfunction of the nervous system.

Parts of Speech and Senses:

1. Noun

   1. Medical Usage: A condition characterized by sudden and often severe pain along a nerve or nerves.
   2. General Usage: Any intense, shooting pain experienced in a specific nerve distribution.

2. Adjective

   Medical Usage: Associated with or relating to neuralgia.

Sample Sentences:

• She experienced intense neuralgia in her face, causing shooting pain across her cheek and jaw.
• The patient was diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia and prescribed medication to alleviate the chronic facial pain.
• Localized neuralgia can be a symptom of various underlying conditions such as shingles or carpal tunnel syndrome.

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