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migraines

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/ˈmaɪɡreɪnz/ · mi-graine-s

A severe, recurring headache often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light and sound.

Meanings

nounformal

A severe, recurring headache often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light and sound.

ایک شدید، بار بار ہونے والا سردرد جو اکثر متلی اور روشنی اور آواز کے تئیں حساسیت کے ساتھ ہوتا ہے۔

مائگرینز

migrains

Synonyms

headachecephalalgiapainسردردآدھے سر کا درددرد

Antonyms

wellnesshealthcomfortصحتمندیسکونبہتری

Common Collocations

  • chronic migraines
  • migraine attack
  • migraine triggers

Example Sentences

She often suffers from migraines during the change of seasons.

اسے موسم کی تبدیلی کے دوران مائگرینز کا اکثر سامنا ہوتا ہے۔

Usay mausam ki tabdeeli ke dauran migrains ka aksar samna hota hai.

Migraines can be triggered by stress and lack of sleep.

مائگرینز کا آغاز دباؤ اور نیند کی کمی سے ہو سکتا ہے۔

Migrains ka aaghaz dabao aur neend ki kami se ho sakta hai.

Consult a doctor if you experience frequent migraines.

اگر آپ کو اکثر مائگرینز ہو رہے ہیں تو ڈاکٹر سے مشورہ کریں۔

Agar aap ko aksar migrains ho rahe hain to doctor se mashwara karein.

Easily Confused With

migraine aura:Migraine aura refers to sensory disturbances that precede a migraine attack, not the headache itself.

Word Family

migrant
nounمائیگرینٹ
migratory
adjectiveمائیگرٹری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'migraines' as 'migrating pains' in your head.

Visualize a storm moving in your head, representing the pain and discomfort of a migraine.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "μικρανία (mikraniā)" — half the head (referring to the nature of the headache)

First known use: 16th century

The term 'migraine' has its origins in the Greek word 'mikraniā' which means 'half the head', used to describe the localized pain typical of this condition.