causalgia

[ kaw-zal-jee-uh, -juh ]

noun

1. a neuralgia distinguished by a burning pain along certain nerves, usually of the upper extremities.

causalgia

/ kɔːˈzældʒɪə /

noun

1. pathol a burning sensation along the course of a peripheral nerve together with local changes in the appearance of the skin

Other Words From

• cau·salgic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of causalgia¹

1870–75; < New Latin, equivalent to Greek kaûs ( is ) a burning + New Latin -algia -algia; caustic

Word History and Origins

Origin of causalgia¹

C19: from New Latin, from Greek kausos fever + -algia

Example Sentences

In "major" causalgia, the patient is completely disabled, screams with pain at a touch or a sudden noise.

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In "minor" causalgia, the patient, months after a minor cut or infection has healed, may suffer severe pains without visible cause.

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