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migraine

[mahy-greyn, mee-] / ˈmaɪ greɪn, ˈmi- /
NOUN
serious headache
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Anand, who accompanied them, led them to their first stop - a chemist because Anita had developed a migraine headache and wanted to buy a painkiller.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Roughly 3% of adults are also affected by vestibular migraine, a condition where migraine causes dizziness or vertigo even without a headache.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The deal fits neatly into Lilly’s neuroscience business that already includes Alzheimer’s disease treatment Kisunla and the migraine shot Emgality.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Pfizer acquired the migraine medication through its purchase of Biohaven Pharmaceuticals in 2022.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

And Grant is miles away, suffering from a severe migraine headache.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly




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