tic douloureux

/ˌtɪk duːləˈɹuː//-ˈɹø/proscribed/ˌtɪk dɒləˈɹuː/

noun

Trigeminal neuralgia.

Meanings

nountic douloureux (uncountable)

Synonyms & antonyms

nounintense paroxysmal neuralgia along the trigeminal nerve

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Origin

From French, literally, “painful tic”.

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tic douloureux. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tic%20douloureux

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Chicago

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