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Migraine - Glossary

Written by - Dr. Trupti Shirole, BAMS, CGO

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Nithin Jayan, MBBS, DNB

Last Updated on Feb 27, 2020

Migraine - Glossary

Prodrome - An early or premonitory symptom of a disease.

Analgesics - A compound of chemicals used to relieve pain.

Published on Sep 26, 2014
Last Updated on Feb 27, 2020

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