causalgia

n. a sensation of intense, burning pain resulting from injury to the peripheral nerves. The condition is most often due to a penetrating wound inflicted by a bullet or knife and involves swelling, redness, and sweating in addition to almost unbearable pain.

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March 11th 2025

vasopressor

1. adj. causing constriction of blood vessels and thereby raising blood pressure.

2. n. see vasoconstrictor.