Trigeminal neuralgia

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013669",
  "term": "Trigeminal neuralgia",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chronic pain condition characterized by sudden, severe, and shock-like facial pain. The pain originates from the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from the face to the brain, and is typically felt on one side of the jaw or cheek. Attacks are triggered by mild stimulation of the face, such as from touching the skin, chewing, or talking.",
  "synonyms": [
    "tic douloureux"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "pain",
    "trigeminal nerve"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 914 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/trigeminal-neuralgia/"
}