Definition

A very painful headache that often happens on one side of the head and can cause nausea and problems with vision.

Example

She had to lie down in a dark room because her migraine was so intense.

Conversation

I had the worst migraine yesterday; it was unbearable.

Oh no, that sounds terrible! What did you do for it?

I just tried to sleep it off, but the pain was really intense.

I hope you feel better today; those migraines can really knock you out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Migraine** → It originates from the Greek word "hemikrania" (meaning half of the head), which is formed from "hemi-" (meaning half) and "kranion" (meaning skull or head). The word "migraine" refers to a headache that typically affects one side of the head.

Memory Tip

Think of 'half' ('hemi-') of the 'head' ('kranion') to remember that a migraine is a headache that often affects just one side.

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