Neuralgia

Origin

From New Latin neuralgia, from Ancient Greek νεῦρον (neuron, "nerve") + ἄλγος (algos, "pain").

Full definition of neuralgia

Noun

1. (pathology, neurology) An acute, severe, intermittent pain that radiates along a nerve.

Synonyms

• neuralgy
• neurodynia

Hyponyms

• sciatica

Derived terms

• neuralgic