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headache
[ hed-eyk ]
noun
- a pain located in the head, as over the eyes, at the temples, or at the base of the skull.
- an annoying or bothersome person, situation, activity, etc.
headache
/ ˈɛˌɪ /
noun
- pain in the head, caused by dilation of cerebral arteries, muscle contraction, insufficient oxygen in the cerebral blood, reaction to drugs, etc Technical namecephalalgia
- informal.any cause of worry, difficulty, or annoyance
headache
/ ĕ′′ /
- Pain in the head, caused by stimulation of or pressure to any of various structures of the head, such as tissue covering the cranium, cranial nerves, or blood vessels. Headache can be a primary disorder, as in migraine or cluster headaches , or a common symptom associated with head injury or many illnesses such as acute infection, brain tumor or abscess, eye disorders such as glaucoma, dental disease, and hypertension.
- See also cluster headache
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Symptoms are similar to other respiratory infections, which include fever, headache, muscle aches and difficulty breathing.
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“This was a different beast, quite complicated. So much fun but a headache to write.”
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It's a headache - it's the last thing they want to see.
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It becomes jungle-like; a much bigger headache if you don’t take care of it when you were supposed to.
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"He wants more! More sex! More drugs! More wine! More tobacco! More headaches! More ulcers! More herpes! More women! And less of Tom Cruise!"
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