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三叉神経痛
1. trigeminal neuralgia; tic douloureuxMedicine
2. Trigeminal neuralgiaTrigeminal neuralgia (TN, or TGN), tic douloureux (also known as prosopalgia, the Suicide Disease or Fothergill's disease) is a neuropathic disorder characterized by episodes of intense pain in the face, originating from the trigeminal nerve. It has been described as among the most painful conditions known to mankind. It is estimated that 1 in 15,000 people suffer from TN, although the actual figure may be significantly higher due to frequent misdiagnosis.
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