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neuralgia

/njuːˈɔːldʒə/ noun · British & US
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What does neuralgia mean?

noun

A sharp, stabbing pain in the nerves, often caused by inflammation or damage to the nerves.

Example

"The patient suffered from severe neuralgia in her arm after the surgery."

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