Meaning of the word neuralgia in English

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neuralgia

US /nʊˈræl.dʒə/
UK /njʊəˈræl.dʒə/
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Noun

intense, typically intermittent pain along the course of a nerve, especially in the head or face.

Example:
She suffered from severe neuralgia in her jaw.
The doctor diagnosed his condition as trigeminal neuralgia.