causalgia

noun

cau·​sal·​gia kȯ-ˈzal-j(ē-)ə How to pronounce causalgia (audio)
-ˈsal-
: a constant, usually burning pain that results from injury to a peripheral nerve and is often considered a type of complex regional pain syndrome
causalgic
kȯ-ˈzal-jik How to pronounce causalgia (audio)
-ˈsal-
adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek kausos fever (from kaiein to burn) + New Latin -algia

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of causalgia was in 1872

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Cite this Entry

“Causalgia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/causalgia. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

causalgia

noun
cau·​sal·​gia kȯ-ˈzal-j(ē-)ə, -ˈsal- How to pronounce causalgia (audio)
: a constant usually burning pain that results from injury to a peripheral nerve and is often considered a type of complex regional pain syndrome
causalgic adjective
causalgic pain
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