trigeminal neuralgia n an intense paroxysmal neuralgia involving one or more branches of the trigeminal nerve called also tic douloureux
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severe, episodic pain in the area supplied by the trigeminal nerve, often precipitated by stimulation of well-defined trigger points. Called also trifacial n., trifocal n., and tic douloureux.Medical dictionary. 2011.