amphicrania
|am-phi-cra-ni-a|
C2
/ˌæm.fɪˈkreɪ.ni.ə/
headache on both sides
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphicrania' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphi-' meaning 'both' and 'kranion' meaning 'skull'.
Historical Evolution
'amphi-' and 'kranion' combined in Greek to form 'amphikrania', which was adopted into English as 'amphicrania'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pain in both sides of the skull', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a headache affecting both sides of the head.
She suffered from amphicrania, making it difficult to concentrate.
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Last updated: 2025/07/21 14:21