Headache Terminology

noun a recurrent throbbing headache that typically affects one side of the head and is often accompanied by nausea and disturbed vision

• She was unable to attend the meeting due to a severe migraine.
• I can't come out tonight, I have a killer migraine.
• I feel like my head is going to explode with this migraine.
• Dealing with that difficult client was a real migraine for the team.

noun a slang term for the sensation of intense cold felt in the forehead or temples when consuming something cold quickly

• The sudden intake of cold food or drink can sometimes lead to a phenomenon known as brain freeze.
• I hate when I get brain freeze from eating ice cream too fast.
• I got a killer brain freeze from that slushie!
• After studying for hours straight, I felt like my brain was freezing up.