Definitions for migraine
ˈmaɪ greɪn or, Brit., ˈmi-mi·graine

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. migraine, megrim, sick headache, hemicranianoun

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. migrainenoun

   A severe, disabling headache, usually affecting only one side of the head, and often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, photophobia and visual disturbances.

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1. Migraine

   Migraine (UK: , US: ) is a common neurological disorder characterized by recurrent headaches. Typically, the associated headache affects one side of the head, is pulsating in nature, may be moderate to severe in intensity, and could last from a few hours to three days. Non-headache symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light, sound, or smell. The pain is generally made worse by physical activity during an attack, although regular physical exercise may prevent future attacks. Up to one-third of people affected have aura: typically, it is a short period of visual disturbance that signals that the headache will soon occur. Occasionally, aura can occur with little or no headache following, but not everyone has this symptom.Migraine is believed to be due to a mixture of environmental and genetic factors. About two-thirds of cases run in families. Changing hormone levels may also play a role, as migraine affects slightly more boys than girls before puberty and two to three times more women than men. The risk of migraine usually decreases during pregnancy and after menopause. The underlying mechanisms are not fully known. They are, however, believed to involve the nerves and blood vessels of the brain.Initial recommended treatment is with simple pain medication such as ibuprofen and paracetamol (acetaminophen) for the headache, medication for the nausea, and the avoidance of triggers. Specific medications such as triptans or ergotamines may be used in those for whom simple pain medications are not effective. Caffeine in combination with other analgesics is safe and effective in treatment of acute migraine. A number of medications are useful to prevent attacks including metoprolol, valproate, and topiramate.Globally, approximately 15% of people are affected by migraine. In the Global Burden of Disease Study of 2010, it was ranked as the third most prevalent disorder in the world. It most often starts at puberty and is worst during middle age. As of 2016, it is one of the most common causes of disability. An early description consistent with migraines is contained in the Ebers papyrus, written around 1500 BC in ancient Egypt. The word migraine is from the Greek ἡμικρᾱνίᾱ (hēmikrāníā), 'pain in half of the head', from ἡμι- (hēmi-), 'half' and κρᾱνίον (krāníon), 'skull'.

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1. migraine

   A migraine is a neurological condition typically characterized by intense, debilitating headaches, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. The headaches, which may last from several hours to several days, are usually on one side of the head and often described as throbbing or pulsing. They may also be preceded or accompanied by visual disturbances, dizziness, or tingling sensations known as auras. The exact cause of migraines is unknown, but they're believed to be the result of abnormal brain activity affecting nerve signals, chemicals and blood vessels in the brain. The condition can be triggered by factors such as stress, certain foods, lack of sleep, and hormonal changes in women.

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1. Migrainenoun

   same as Megrim

2. Etymology: [F. migraine, LL. hemigrania, L. hemicrania, hemicranium, Gr. "hmikrani`a; "hmi- half + krani`on skull. See Hemi- and Cranium, and cf. Hemicrania, Migraine.]

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1. Migraine

   Migraine is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent moderate to severe headaches often in association with a number of autonomic nervous system symptoms. The word derives from the Greek ἡμικρανία, "pain on one side of the head", from ἡμι-, "half", and κρανίον, "skull". Typically the headache is unilateral and pulsating in nature, lasting from 2 to 72 hours. Associated symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, photophobia, phonophobia and the pain is generally aggravated by physical activity. Up to one-third of people with migraine headaches perceive an aura: a transient visual, sensory, language, or motor disturbance which signals that the headache will soon occur. Occasionally an aura can occur with little or no headache following it. Migraines are believed to be due to a mixture of environmental and genetic factors. About two-thirds of cases run in families. Fluctuating hormone levels may also play a role: migraine affects slightly more boys than girls before puberty, but about two to three times more women than men. Propensity for migraines usually decreases during pregnancy. The exact mechanisms of migraine are not known. It is, however, believed to be a neurovascular disorder. The primary theory is related to increased excitability of the cerebral cortex and abnormal control of pain neurons in the trigeminal nucleus of the brainstem.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Migraine

   mi-grān′, n. Same as Megrim.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of migraine in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of migraine in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of migraine in a Sentence

1. Seymour Diamond:

   The best way to describe a migraine is that it is a sick headache, patients describe it as their brain is too big for their skull.

2. Andrew Russo:

   I think migraine occurs when there's a departure from homeostasis or, in other words, when there's an imbalance in the body, what we think the medications are doing, such as blocking [ that protein ] ; apparently with yoga you're restoring that balance by reducing stress.

3. Lawrence Newman:

   All the drugs that we currently use for migraine were found just by chance. Someone had another condition and then the drug was found to reduce their migraine, there’s a dearth of funding and studies for this. I wouldn’t turn down anything as potentially promising; it just needs to be validated.

4. Kylie Petrarca:

   I think kind of taking it away from just the head pain, you know there’s many, many other symptoms that also go along with a migraine attack.

5. Greg Valliere:

   This policy migraine has several weeks to go, as Republican's fight Democrats and Democrats fight other Democrats.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=migraine
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Migraine
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Migraine
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/migraine
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=migraine
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=migraine