“Migrânea” and “enxaqueca”: not opposite, but complementary words

ABSTRACT In this opinion paper, the authors discuss historical and etymological aspects of the term “migrânea” and refute the most common criticisms regarding its adoption by the Brazilian Headache Society in the official translation of the International Classification of Headache Disorders.

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Main Authors: KOWACS,Fernando, ROESLER,Célia Aparecida de Paula, SILVA-NÉTO,Raimundo Pereira
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Neurologia - ABNEURO 2021
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0004-282X2021000300248
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Summary:ABSTRACT In this opinion paper, the authors discuss historical and etymological aspects of the term “migrânea” and refute the most common criticisms regarding its adoption by the Brazilian Headache Society in the official translation of the International Classification of Headache Disorders.