neuralgia

noun

neu·​ral·​gia nu̇-ˈral-jə  nyu̇- 

: acute paroxysmal pain radiating along the course of one or more nerves usually without demonstrable changes in the nerve structure

neuralgic

nu̇-ˈral-jik 

nyu̇-

adjective

Examples of neuralgia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Additionally, post-infectious conditions, such as shingles or postherpetic neuralgia, can cause severe and persistent pain.1 Pressure on Nerves Pressure on a nerve can cause nerve pain. —Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024

Generally, this group is less likely to get post-herpetic neuralgia, which, for Auwaerter, is among the most worrisome complications of the disease. —Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 22 Jan. 2024

The vaccine also lowers your risk of developing postherpetic neuralgia, or chronic shingles pain. —Alex Vance, Fortune Well, 26 Apr. 2023

Trigeminal neuralgia is also found in older patients and is slightly more prevalent in women. —Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2022

Word History

Etymology

neur- + -algia, probably after French névralgie

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing neuralgia

• trigeminal neuralgia

Kids Definition

neuralgia

noun

neu·​ral·​gia n(y)u̇-ˈral-jə 

: pain that follows the course of a nerve

also : a condition marked by such pain

Medical Definition

neuralgia

noun

neu·​ral·​gia n(y)u̇-ˈral-jə 

: acute paroxysmal pain radiating along the course of one or more nerves usually without demonstrable changes in the nerve structure compare neuritis

neuralgic

-jik 

adjective