acephalgic

adjective

ace·​phal·​gic ˌā-sə-ˈfal-jik How to pronounce acephalgic (audio)
of a migraine
: characterized by visual disturbances (as flashing or flickering lights) without an accompanying headache
Approximately 20% of migraineurs may experience acephalgic attacks of migraine at one time or another.Donald M. Pedersen
see also acephalgic migraine

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“Acephalgic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/acephalgic. Accessed 31 Mar. 2023.

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