Neuralgic

/nʊˈrældʒɪk/
adjective

Relating to severe pain along the course of a nerve, especially in the head or face.

She was suffering from neuralgic pain in her lower back.
Visual representation of "neuralgic" - Relating to severe pain along the course of a nerve, especially in the head or face.

Often appears as...

  • neuralgic pain
  • neuralgic disorder

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Formal

Technical

adjective

Extremely sensitive or painful (usually used in a non-medical context).

The issue of race is a neuralgic topic in our society.
Visual representation of "neuralgic" - Extremely sensitive or painful (usually used in a non-medical context).

Often appears as...

  • neuralgic topic
  • neuralgic issue
adjective

Relating to severe pain along the course of a nerve, especially in the head or face.

She was suffering from neuralgic pain in her lower back.
Visual representation of "neuralgic" - Relating to severe pain along the course of a nerve, especially in the head or face.

Often appears as...

  • neuralgic pain
  • neuralgic disorder

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

adjective

Extremely sensitive or painful (usually used in a non-medical context).

The issue of race is a neuralgic topic in our society.
Visual representation of "neuralgic" - Extremely sensitive or painful (usually used in a non-medical context).

Often appears as...

  • neuralgic topic
  • neuralgic issue
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Medical Context

Use 'neuralgic' in medical discussions about nerve pain, not general discomfort.

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After the surgery, he experienced neuralgic pain, which required medication.
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Specific Pain

'Neuralgic' describes a sharp, shocking pain following the path of a nerve.

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Her neuralgic pain made it hard to concentrate on anything else.
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Not Emotional

Though intense, 'neuralgic' refers to physical nerve pain, not emotional pain.

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Migraines often come with neuralgic symptoms that affect the entire head.
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Medical Context

Use 'neuralgic' in medical discussions about nerve pain, not general discomfort.

Illustration for Medical Context
After the surgery, he experienced neuralgic pain, which required medication.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Specific Pain

'Neuralgic' describes a sharp, shocking pain following the path of a nerve.

Illustration for Specific Pain
Her neuralgic pain made it hard to concentrate on anything else.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Emotional

Though intense, 'neuralgic' refers to physical nerve pain, not emotional pain.

Illustration for Not Emotional
Migraines often come with neuralgic symptoms that affect the entire head.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Medical Context

Use 'neuralgic' in medical discussions about nerve pain, not general discomfort.

Illustration for Medical Context
After the surgery, he experienced neuralgic pain, which required medication.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Specific Pain

'Neuralgic' describes a sharp, shocking pain following the path of a nerve.

Illustration for Specific Pain
Her neuralgic pain made it hard to concentrate on anything else.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Emotional

Though intense, 'neuralgic' refers to physical nerve pain, not emotional pain.

Illustration for Not Emotional
Migraines often come with neuralgic symptoms that affect the entire head.
Visual representation of the word "Neuralgic"

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