Cephalgia

Pronunciation:ˌsɛfəˈældʒə
EN→ZH

Quick Translations

  • 头痛
  • 偏头痛
  • 头部疼痛

Definitions

noun

Definition

a headache; pain in the head, often used in medical contexts.

In ZH

头痛；头部的疼痛，通常在医学上下文中使用。

Examples

  • After a long day at work, I often experience cephalgia.
  • She took a painkiller to relieve her cephalgia before the meeting.
  • If you have persistent cephalgia, you should consult a doctor.

Cultural Notes

The term 'cephalgia' is more commonly used in medical contexts than in everyday conversation. In casual settings, people more frequently just say 'headache.' Awareness of different types of headaches (like tension headaches or migraines) can empower individuals to seek appropriate treatment.

adjective

Definition

relating to or characterized by headache; often used in medical descriptions of symptoms.

In ZH

与头痛相关或以头痛为特征；通常在医学上描述症状时使用。

Examples

  • The patient reported cephalgic symptoms following the concussion.
  • Her cephalgic condition required several visits to various specialists.
  • Cephalgic episodes can be debilitating for those who suffer from chronic migraines.

Cultural Notes

In medical discussions, distinguishing between types of headaches can be crucial for diagnosis and treatment. For learners of English, understanding prefixes like 'ceph-' meaning 'head' can help decode related medical terminology.