migraine
UK: ˈmiː.ɡreɪn | US: ˈmaɪ.ɡreɪn
n. a severe, often recurring headache, typically affecting one side of the head and accompanied by nausea or visual disturbances.
The word "migraine" traces back to the Greek hēmikrania (ἡμικρανία), meaning "half of the skull," reflecting the one-sided pain characteristic of the condition. This evolved into Late Latin hemicrania, then Old French migraine through phonetic shifts. The Latin root migr- (to wander) may have influenced the spelling, though its connection to the condition is unclear. The modern form "migraine" emerged in Middle English, retaining the core idea of localized head pain.
She had to cancel her plans due to a debilitating migraine.
Bright lights often trigger his migraines.
The doctor prescribed medication to manage her chronic migraines.
A migraine aura can include visual disturbances like flashing lights.
He lay in a dark room, waiting for the migraine to pass.