noun
- People who suffer from migraines; individuals who experience recurring severe headaches, typically accompanied by nausea, sensitivity to light, and other symptoms.
Usage: Plural form of migraineur; French-derived term used in medical and clinical contexts; More common in medical literature than everyday speech
Examples
- Migraineurs often report that certain foods trigger their headaches.
- The study followed 500 migraineurs over a two-year period to test the new medication.
- Many migraineurs find relief through preventive treatments rather than acute medications alone.
- Migraineurs frequently experience sensitivity to light and sound during an attack.
- Support groups for migraineurs provide valuable coping strategies and emotional support.