Main Entry: neu·ral·gia Pronunciation: n(y)u-'ral-j& Function: noun : acute paroxysmal pain radiating along the course of one or morenerves usually without demonstrable changes in the nerve structure —compare NEURITIS —neu·ral·gic/-jik/adjective
neuralgia neu·ral·gia (n&oobreve;-rāl'jə, ny&oobreve;-) n. Sharp, severe paroxysmal pain extending along a nerve or group of nerves. Also called neurodynia.