Glossary

Trigeminal neuralgia

Trigeminal neuralgia

Trigeminusneuralgie

In trigeminal neuralgia, sudden, severe facial pain occurs in the area supplied by the trigeminal nerve. The pain can be triggered by touch, chewing or speaking.

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