migraine

Definition

Not just a headache—a full neurological event where your brain decides to stage a rebellion, complete with nausea, light sensitivity, and the crushing desire to exist in a dark cave for eight hours. The kind of pain that makes regular headaches look like a gentle breeze.

Example Usage

Her migraines were so severe that she had to take medical leave from work on attack days.

Source: Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary

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