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cluster headache

clus·ter head·ache
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kluhs-ter hed-eyk]
    • /ˈklʌs tər ˈhɛdˌeɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kluhs-ter hed-eyk]
    • /ˈklʌs tər ˈhɛdˌeɪk/

Definitions of cluster headache words

  • noun cluster headache a type of recurrent headache characterized by sudden onset and intense pain on one side of the face near the eye 3
  • noun cluster headache a type of severe recurrent headache associated with dilated carotid arteries and the release of histamine, characterized by sudden attacks of intense pain behind the nostril and eye on one side and accompanied by runny nose, tearing, and flushed skin. 1
  • noun cluster headache (pathology) An extremely painful, cyclical and unilateral headache. 0

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Origin of cluster headache

First appearance:

before 1950
One of the 5% newest English words
First recorded in 1950-55

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Parts of speech for Cluster headache

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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cluster headache popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

cluster headache usage trend in Literature

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