hoofdpijn

Definitions of hoofdpijn
  1. noun
    something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
    synonyms: chagrijn, koppijn, sacherijn, zorgenkind
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    types:
    belasting, drang, druk, last
    an onerous or difficult concern
    handelszaak
    a rightful concern or responsibility
    belasting, drang, druk, last
    an uncalled-for burden
  2. noun
    pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs
    synonyms: koppijn
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    types:
    migraine
    a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men
    type of:
    pijn, zeer
    a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
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