causalgia

/ˌkɑːsoʊˈlædʒɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

a severe burning or aching pain, especially in a limb that has lost its blood supply, often resulting from a nerve injury.

“The patient suffered from causalgia after the surgery, which left him with intense pain in his leg.”

Synonyms

  • neuropathic pain
  • phantom limb pain

Antonyms

  • analgesia