"headache" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

is a type of: negative stimulus - a stimulus with undesirable consequences
subtypes:
- bugaboo - a source of concern
- burden, encumbrance, incumbrance, load, onus - an onerous or difficult concern
- business - a rightful concern or responsibility
same as: concern, vexation, worry
is a type of: ache, aching - a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
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, head ache