dolencia

Definitions of dolencia
  1. noun
    an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
    synonyms: achaque, achuchón, alifafe, arrechucho, enfermedad, padecimiento
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    mareo
    motion sickness experienced while traveling on water
    type of:
    desarreglo, desorden
    a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
  2. noun
    a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
    synonyms: mal
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    dolor de muelas
    an ache localized in or around a tooth
    dolor de espalda
    an ache localized in the back
    cefalalgia, cefalea, dolor de cabeza
    pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs
    dolor de barriga, dolor de estómago
    an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region
    dolor de oídos, otitis
    an ache localized in the middle or inner ear
    clavo, jaqueca, migraña, zangarriana
    a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men
    lumbago
    backache affecting the lumbar region or lower back; can be caused by muscle strain or arthritis or vascular insufficiency or a ruptured intervertebral disc
    type of:
    dolor
    a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
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