causalgia

cau·sal·gi·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kaw-zal-jee-uh, -juh]
- /kɔˈzæl dʒi ə, -dʒə/
- /kɔːzˈaldʒə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kaw-zal-jee-uh, -juh]
- /kɔˈzæl dʒi ə, -dʒə/

Definitions of causalgia word

noun causalgia a burning sensation along the course of a peripheral nerve together with local changes in the appearance of the skin 3
noun causalgia a condition of severe burning pain, usually caused by a peripheral nerve injury 3
noun causalgia a neuralgia distinguished by a burning pain along certain nerves, usually of the upper extremities. 1
noun causalgia Severe burning pain in a limb caused by injury to a peripheral nerve. 1
noun causalgia (medicine) An intense burning pain. 0

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Origin of causalgia

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

1870-75; < New Latin, equivalent to Greek kaûs(is) a burning + New Latin -algia -algia; see caustic

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Parts of speech for Causalgia

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causalgia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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