cephalalgia

Definitions of cephalalgia

1. noun

   pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs
   synonyms: head ache, headache

   types:

   cluster headache, histamine headache

   a painful recurring headache associated with the release of histamine from cells

   hemicrania, megrim, migraine, sick headache

   a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men

   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; usually caused by body tension resulting from overwork or psychological stress

   type of:

   ache, aching

   a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain