douleurs

Definitions of douleurs
  1. noun
    a regularly recurrent spasm of pain that is characteristic of childbirth
    synonyms: contraction, douleurs de l'accouchement
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    type of:
    douleur
    a sharp spasm of pain
  2. noun
    a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
    synonyms: mal
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    mal de dents
    an ache localized in or around a tooth
    mal de dos
    an ache localized in the back
    mal de tête
    pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs
    gastralgie
    an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region
    mal à l'oreille
    an ache localized in the middle or inner ear
    migraine
    a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men
    lombago
    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:
    douleur, mal
    a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
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