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headache
[hed-eyk]
noun
a pain located in the head, as over the eyes, at the temples, or at the base of the skull.
an annoying or bothersome person, situation, activity, etc.
headache
/ ˈɛˌɪ /
noun
Technical name: cephalalgia.pain in the head, caused by dilation of cerebral arteries, muscle contraction, insufficient oxygen in the cerebral blood, reaction to drugs, etc
informalany cause of worry, difficulty, or annoyance
headache
Pain in the head, caused by stimulation of or pressure to any of various structures of the head, such as tissue covering the cranium, cranial nerves, or blood vessels. Headache can be a primary disorder, as in migraine or cluster headaches, or a common symptom associated with head injury or many illnesses such as acute infection, brain tumor or abscess, eye disorders such as glaucoma, dental disease, and hypertension.
See also cluster headache migraine
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She described disability living allowance forms as a "complete headache", particularly on top of caring responsibilities and looking after the rest of the family.
Itchy eyes, sneezing, dripping noses, scratchy throats and headaches are a common complaint.
"It has been headache the last few years supporting residents with their concerns," said Mytton.
If the government were to reverse or water down those reforms, as some Labour MPs are urging, it would create a considerably larger financial headache for the chancellor in terms of meeting her fiscal rules.
As Paramount executives struggle to win government approval for its planned sale, the legal risks and political headaches are spreading — from Washington to Sacramento.
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