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Hemicrania

Hemicrania \Hem`i*cra"ni*a\, n. [L.: cf. F. h['e]micr[^a]nie. See Cranium, and Megrim.] (Med.) A pain that affects only one side of the head.

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hemicrania

n. (context pathology English) A headache affecting one side of the head.

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hemicrania

n. a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men [syn: migraine, megrim, sick headache]

Usage examples of "hemicrania".

To drive the convoy away as well, to leave the colonnade, go into the palace, order the room darkened, collapse on the bed, send for cold water, call in a plaintive voice for his dog Banga, and complain to him about the hemicrania.