Cluster Headache Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Cluster Headache article.
Abortive: Tending to cut short the course of a disease, as in abortive polio (polio cut sh... See the entire definition of AbortiveAcupuncture: The practice of inserting needles into the body to reduce pain or induce anes... See the entire definition of AcupunctureAmitriptyline: An antidepressant medication. In some patients with depression, abnormal l... See the entire definition of AmitriptylineAntidepressant: Anything, and especially a drug, used to prevent or treat depression. Antidepressants: Anything, and especially a drug, used to prevent or treat depression. Atypical: Unusual, or not fitting a single diagnostic Aura: A sensation perceived by a patient that precedes a condition affecting the brain. An... See the entire definition of AuraBrain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainBrain tumor: A benign or malignant growth in the brain. Primary brain tumors initially for... See the entire definition of Brain tumorCalcium: A mineral found mainly in the hard part of bones, where it is stored. Calcium is ... See the entire definition of CalciumCavernous sinus: A large channel of venous blood creating a "sinus" cavity bordered by the... See the entire definition of Cavernous sinusChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicCluster: In epidemiology, an aggregation of cases of a disease or another health-related c... See the entire definition of ClusterCluster headache: A distinctive episodic syndrome of headaches. The most common cluster he... See the entire definition of Cluster headacheConsultant: An individual to whom one refers for expert advice or services. The use of con... See the entire definition of ConsultantContrast: Short for "contrast media." Contrast media are X-ray dyes used to provide contra... See the entire definition of ContrastCT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a... See the entire definition of CT scanDehydration: Excessive loss of body water. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract that ca... See the entire definition of DehydrationEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEyelid: The lid or cover of the eye, a movable fold of skin and muscle that can be closed ... See the entire definition of EyelidHeadache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheHemorrhage: Bleeding or the abnormal flow of blood. Histamine: A substance that plays a major role in many allergic reactions, dilating blood ... See the entire definition of HistamineHistamine cephalalgia: A distinctive syndrome of headaches, also known as cluster head... See the entire definition of Histamine cephalalgiaHypothalamus: The area of the brain that secretes substances that influence pituitary and ... See the entire definition of HypothalamusInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionJAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association. JAMA began publication in 1883. It ... See the entire definition of JAMAJaw: The movable junction of the bones below the mouth (the mandible) and the bone just ab... See the entire definition of JawJoint: The area where two bones are attached for the purpose of permitting body parts to m... See the entire definition of JointLumbar: Referring to the five lumbar vertebrae, the disks below them, and the correspondin... See the entire definition of LumbarLumbar puncture: A procedure in which cerebrospinal fluid is removed from the spinal canal... See the entire definition of Lumbar punctureMalnutrition: A term used to refer to any condition in which the body does not receive eno... See the entire definition of MalnutritionMigraine: Usually, periodic attacks of headaches on one or both sides of the head. These ... See the entire definition of MigraineMigraine headache: The most common type of vascular headache involving abnormal sensitivit... See the entire definition of Migraine headacheMRI: Magnetic resonance imaging. Nasal: Having to do with the nose. Nausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NerveNeuralgia: Pain along the course of a nerve. Neurological: Having to do with the nerves or the nervous system as, for example, a neurol... See the entire definition of NeurologicalNeurologist: A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of th... See the entire definition of NeurologistNeurology: The medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders o... See the entire definition of NeurologyNeuromuscular: Pertaining to both nerves and muscles, as in neuromuscular blockade by an a... See the entire definition of NeuromuscularNose: The external midline projection from the face. The purpose of the nose is to warm, c... See the entire definition of NoseOxygen: The odorless gas that is present in the air and necessary to maintain life. Oxygen... See the entire definition of OxygenPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPain management: The process of providing medical care that alleviates or reduces pain. Mi... See the entire definition of Pain managementPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPupil: The opening of the iris. The pupil may appear to open (dilate) and close (constrict... See the entire definition of PupilReuptake: The reabsorption of a secreted substance by the cell that originally produced an... See the entire definition of ReuptakeRule out: Term used in medicine, meaning to eliminate or exclude something from considera... See the entire definition of Rule outRunny nose: The production of extra mucus by the nose. Rhinorrhea is the medical term for ... See the entire definition of Runny noseScan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitor: A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) is... See the entire definition of Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitorSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationSerotonin: A neurotransmitter that is involved in the transmission of nerve impulses. Sero... See the entire definition of SerotoninSinus: 1. An air-filled cavity in a dense portion of a skull bone. The sinuses decr... See the entire definition of SinusSkull: The skull is a collection of bones which encase the brain and give form to the hea... See the entire definition of SkullSleep: The body's rest cycle. Sphenopalatine neuralgia: A distinctive syndrome of headaches, better known today as clust... See the entire definition of Sphenopalatine neuralgiaSpinal tap: Also known as a lumbar puncture or "LP", a spinal tap is a procedure whereby ... See the entire definition of Spinal TapSSRI: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, one of a family of antidepressant medication... See the entire definition of SSRIStroke: The sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen, caused by blockage of blood... See the entire definition of StrokeSubarachnoid: Literally, beneath the arachnoid, the middle of three membranes that cover t... See the entire definition of SubarachnoidSubarachnoid hemorrhage: A bleeding into the subarachnoid, the space between the arachnoid... See the entire definition of Subarachnoid hemorrhageSumatriptan: A triptan drug for the treatment of migraine. Marketed under the brand name I... See the entire definition of SumatriptanSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgerySweating: The act of secreting fluid from the skin by the sweat (sudoriferous) glands. The... See the entire definition of SweatingSyndrome: A combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process. Tear: A drop of the salty secretion of the lacrimal glands which serves to moisten the con... See the entire definition of TearTension: 1) The pressure within a vessel, such as blood pressure: the pressure within t... See the entire definition of TensionThroat: The throat is the anterior (front) portion of the neck beginning at the back of th... See the entire definition of ThroatTricyclic antidepressants: One of a class of medications used to treat depression. The tri... See the entire definition of Tricyclic antidepressantsTrigeminal nerve: The chief nerve of sensation for the face, which is also the motor nerve... See the entire definition of Trigeminal nerveTrigeminal neuralgia: Also called tic douloureux. Inflammation of the trigeminal nerve (th... See the entire definition of Trigeminal neuralgiaTriptan: A class of drugs introduced in the 1990s for the treatment of migraine that act a... See the entire definition of TriptanTumor: An abnormal mass of tissue. Tumors are a classic sign of inflammation, and can be ... See the entire definition of TumorVascular: Relating to blood vessels. For example, the vascular system in the body includes... See the entire definition of VascularZolmitriptan: A triptan drug for the treatment of migraine. Marketed under the brand name ... See the entire definition of Zolmitriptan
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