causalgia

[ kaw-zal-jee-uh, -juh ]
/ kɔˈzæl dʒi ə, -dʒə /

noun

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

Origin of causalgia

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

OTHER WORDS FROM causalgia

cau·sal·gic, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for causalgia

causalgia
/ (kɔːˈzældʒɪə) /

noun

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

Word Origin for causalgia

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

Medical definitions for causalgia

causalgia
[ kô-săl′jē-ə, -zăl′- ]

n.

A persistent, severe burning sensation of the skin, usually following injury to a peripheral nerve.