Where does “migraine” come from?
Migraine comes from Middle English megrim, from Old French migraigne, from Latin hemicrania meaning "pain affecting half the head," from Ancient Greek ἡμικρᾱνίᾰ, ultimately derived from κάρα meaning "head."
migraine (English): A severe, disabling headache, usually affecting...
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- A severe, disabling headache, usually affecting...
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