tension headache

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Noun tension headache has 1 sense

tension headache - a headache located at the back of the head; usually caused by body tension resulting from overwork or psychological stress
--₁ is a kind of headache, head ache, cephalalgia

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Tension Headache

Definition: A common type of headache characterized by dull, aching pain around the head or neck region, often caused by muscle tension or stress.

Sense 1 (Noun): A headache marked by tightness or pressure around the forehead or back of the head.

Example sentence: I couldn't concentrate on my work because the tension headache was making my head feel like it was being squeezed in a vise.

Sense 2 (Noun): The feeling of stress or pressure that causes a headache.

Example sentence: The final exams were giving me such a tension headache that I couldn't sleep properly.

Sense 3 (Noun): A popular term used to describe a headache that arises due to mental or emotional strain.

Example sentence: After a long day at work, she often suffers from a tension headache due to the stress of her job.