head ache
Noun
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Pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs (synset 114350016)
subtypes:
- cluster headache, histamine headache - a painful recurring headache associated with the release of histamine from cells
- hemicrania, megrim, migraine, sick headache - a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men
- sick headache - a headache accompanied by nausea
- sinus headache - a headache resulting from congestion or infection in the paranasal sinuses
- tension headache - a headache located at the back of the head; usually caused by body tension resulting from overwork or psychological stress
same as: cephalalgia, headache
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