Neuralgia
nyoo-RAL-jee-uh
Word origin · Greek elements
rootneur/onerve; nervous systemGreek neûron ‘nerve’suffix-algiapainGreek -algía (from álgos) ‘pain, suffering’
neur- (nerve) + -algia (pain): pain along a nerve.
First recorded in English 1815–25.
Definition
Sharp burning pain along the course of a nerve.
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Specialty
🏥 Neurology