O
AI-generated image

neuralgia

/njuːˈɔːldʒə/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

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."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Words that share this root

What's another word for neuralgia?

What's the opposite of neuralgia?

Rhymes with neuralgia