trigeminal trophic syndrome

noun

A rare disease caused by the interruption of peripheral or central sensory pathways of the trigeminal nerve, often involving a slowly enlarging uninflamed ulcer and feelings of picking, rubbing, or scratching in the afflicted areas.

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Meanings

nountrigeminal trophic syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA rare disease caused by the interruption of peripheral or central sensory pathways of the trigeminal nerve, often involving a slowly enlarging uninflamed ulcer and feelings of picking, rubbing, or scratching in the afflicted areas.
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