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Meaning of migraine

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

migraine

Pronunciation:/ˈmaɪɡɹeɪn/

noun

Definitions

  1. A severe, disabling headache, usually affecting only one side of the head, and often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, photophobia and visual disturbances.

    Example: After consuming too much coffee every day for six weeks, she got severe migraines that would last up until 47 minutes after her first cup of coffee.

  2. A neurological condition characterised by such headaches.