a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men
"After missing three days of work due to her debilitating migraine, Sarah finally convinced her doctor that she needed stronger medication."
A severe, disabling headache, usually affecting only one side of the head, and often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, photophobia and visual disturbances.
"After skipping lunch, she clutched her temples as a throbbing migraine on the left side of her head made it impossible to read or even stand in the bright sunlight."