Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or affected by a severe and persistent pain in a nerve or nerves

“The actress’s neuralgic shoulder made it difficult to perform her role in the play.”

2. noun

a severe and persistent pain in a nerve or nerves

“She suffered from a neuralgic condition that made her arm feel numb and tingly.”

3. adverb

in a way that is affected by a severe and persistent pain in a nerve or nerves

“She worked neuralgic, struggling to focus due to the pain in her head.”