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May 19, 2013

Migraine Glossary of Terms

The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Migraine article.

Abnormal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Abortive: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Absorption: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Acetaminophen: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Acupuncture: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Adrenal gland: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Adrenaline: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Amitriptyline: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Analgesic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Angina: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Antidepressant: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Antidepressants: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Anxiety: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Artery: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Arthritis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Aspartame: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Aspirin: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Asthma: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Atherosclerosis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Atrial: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Atrial fibrillation: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Aura: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Benzodiazepines: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Bilateral: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Biofeedback: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Birth control: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Bladder: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Blind: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Blind spot: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Blindness: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Blood clots: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Blood pressure: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Blood sugar: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Blurred vision: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Bowel: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Brain: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Brainstem: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Breathing: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Bronchitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Bursitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Caffeine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Calcium: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Carotid: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Chest: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Chest pain: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Chinese restaurant syndrome: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cholesterol: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Chronic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Chronic bronchitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Circulation: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Claudication: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Coma: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Complication: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Constipation: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Contraction: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Coronary arteries: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Coronary artery disease: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cortisone: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cure: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Depression: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Diabetes: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Diarrhea: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Dizziness: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Dry mouth: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Duodenum: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Dysfunction: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Edema: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Elavil: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Electrocardiogram: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Emphysema: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Endep: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Epinephrine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Ergot: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Essential: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Estrogen: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Estrogens: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Euphoria: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Family history: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Fasting: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Fatigue: See the definition from MedTerms.com

FDA: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Fever: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Fibrillation: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Food and Drug Administration: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Genetic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Gland: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Glaucoma: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Glutamate: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Headache: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Heart: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Heart attack: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Heart block: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Heart disease: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Heart failure: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Heart muscle: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Heart rate: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Heart valves: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hemiplegic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

High blood pressure: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hormone: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hypotension: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Ibuprofen: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Imitrex: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Impotence: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Inflammation: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Insomnia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Intestine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Kidney: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Lethargy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Lipitor: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Liver: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Liver disease: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Low blood pressure: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Lungs: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Memory: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Menstrual: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Menstrual cramps: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Menstrual migraine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Menstruation: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Migraine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Migraine aura: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Migraine headache: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Monosodium glutamate: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Motor: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Mouth: See the definition from MedTerms.com

MRI: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Muscle: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nasal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nausea: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nerve: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Neurological: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nose: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nutrition: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Obesity: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Ocular: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Onset: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Orthostatic hypotension: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pain: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Palpitations: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Paralysis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Photophobia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Placebo: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Postmenopausal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pregnancy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pregnant: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Prescription: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Prophylactic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Prostaglandin: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Prostate: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Quality of life: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Rash: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Rebound: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Recurrence: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Recurrent: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Retinal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Reuptake: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Reye syndrome: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sedative: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sensitivity: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sensory: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Serotonin: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Shortness of breath: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sleep: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Small intestine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Sodium: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Spasm: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Spinal Tap: See the definition from MedTerms.com

SSRI: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Stage: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Stomach: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Stress: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Stroke: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sumatriptan: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sweating: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sympathetic nervous system: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Symptomatic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Syndrome: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Temple: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Tenormin: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Tension: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Therapy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Throat: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Toxicity: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Tremor: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Tricyclic antidepressants: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Trigger: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Triptan: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Tumor: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Tylenol: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Ulcer: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Unilateral: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Urine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Uterus: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Vascular: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Vertigo: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Vessel: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Visual field: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Warfarin: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Yawning: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Zolmitriptan: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Zomig: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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