Definition

A type of pain that feels like a burning sensation, often caused by damage to a nerve.

Example

After the accident, she experienced causalgia in her arm, which felt like a constant burning pain.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of causalgia?

No, what is it?

It's an intense burning pain that can happen after a nerve injury.

That sounds really uncomfortable; I hope I never experience that!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Causalgia → It is formed from "causa" (from Latin, meaning cause) and "algos" (from Greek, meaning pain). The word refers to pain that is caused by a specific injury or condition.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cause' ('causa') leading to 'pain' ('algos') — that's how causalgia describes pain resulting from a specific cause.

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