hemicranic

/hɛmɪkrænɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of hemicrania; affecting one side of the head

“The hemicranic pain persisted throughout the day.”

2. noun

a symptom of hemicrania, characterized by one-sided headaches

“Her doctor told her the hemicranic episodes were caused by migraines.”

Synonyms

  • hemicranial
  • hemiplegic
  • migrainous

Antonyms

  • bilateral
  • hemi-symmetric
  • symmetrical