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Definition of migraine

migraine

/ˈmaɪ.ɡreɪn/
mi · graine
Plural:migraines
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Adjective:migrainous
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migraine Lexical Profile

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• noun

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A neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, severe, and often throbbing headaches, typically affecting one side of the head and frequently accompanied by nausea, visual disturbances, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound.

Example

"She had to rest in a dark, quiet room until her migraine subsided."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French 'migraine', from Late Latin 'hemicrania', and ultimately from Ancient Greek 'hēmikrania' ('pain in half of the head'), a compound of 'hēmi-' ('half') and 'kranion' ('skull').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Migraine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/migraine
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