Definition of "migraine" []

• A severe recurring headache, usually affecting only one side of the head, characterized by sharp pain and often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances. Also called megrim. (noun)

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• "He understands all too well the choices "migraineurs" - the word migraine sufferers often use to describe themselves - have to make to live as normal and productive lives as possible."
• "JB - You so got that migraine from the pool chlorine. (if it was an indoor place)"
• "I leave him/her to your tender mercies†¦ my migraine is getting worse every minute."