English > head ache: 1 sense > noun 1, stateMeaning | pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs. |
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Synonyms | headache, cephalalgia |
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Narrower | histamine headache, cluster headache | A painful recurring headache associated with the release of histamine from cells |
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migraine, megrim, sick headache, hemicrania | A severe recurring vascular headache |
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 |
Broader | ache, aching | A dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain |
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Spanish | cefalalgia, cefalea, dolor de cabeza |
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Catalan | cefalàlgia, cefalea, mal de cap |
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