HEMICRANIN Meaning and
Definition
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Hemicranin is a term used to describe a specific type of headache disorder that is characterized by throbbing or pulsating pain that is usually limited to one side of the head. It is classified as a primary headache disorder, meaning that it is not caused by an underlying medical condition.
The term "hemicranin" is derived from the Greek word "hemi," meaning half, and "kranion," meaning skull. This accurately reflects the unilateral nature of the pain experienced by individuals with hemicranin.
The symptoms of hemicranin typically include severe and debilitating head pain, often accompanied by other symptoms such as sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and vomiting. These episodes can last anywhere from a few hours to several days, and may recur periodically. The pain experienced during a hemicranin attack is usually localized to one side of the head, most frequently around the temple, eye, or forehead.
Hemicranin is closely related to another primary headache disorder called migraine. In fact, hemicranin is often considered a subtype of migraine, although it exhibits distinct characteristics. Researchers believe that hemicranin and migraine share a similar pathophysiology, involving abnormal brain activity and the release of certain chemicals that contribute to the development of pain.
Treatment options for hemicranin may include both acute and preventive measures. Acute treatment involves the use of medications to alleviate the pain and associated symptoms during an attack, while preventive therapy aims to reduce the frequency and severity of hemicranin episodes.
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Trade name of a powder said to consist of acetphenetidin and caffeine citrate; dose as an antineuralgic, gr. 7 1/2-15 (0.5-1.0).
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for HEMICRANIN
- gemicranin
- bemicranin
- nemicranin
- jemicranin
- uemicranin
- yemicranin
- hwmicranin
- hsmicranin
- hdmicranin
- hrmicranin
- h4micranin
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- henicranin
- hekicranin
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Etymology of HEMICRANIN
The word "hemicrania" (not "hemicranin") is derived from the Ancient Greek roots "hemi-" meaning "half" and "kranion" meaning "skull". Therefore, "hemicrania" translates to "half of the skull", which refers to a type of headache that typically affects only one side of the head.
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