Auras
Auras
Auras (/ˈɔːrəz/; from the Greek word 'αὔρα', meaning 'breeze') are perceptual disturbances experienced by some with migraines or seizures before either the headache or seizure begins. They often manifest as the perception of a strange light, an unpleasant smell, or confusing thoughts or experiences.
Etymology
The term 'aura' comes from the Greek word 'αὔρα', which means 'breeze'. This term was used because auras often involve a sensation of a breeze or wind on the skin.
Pronunciation
Auras is pronounced as /ˈɔːrəz/.
Related Terms
- Migraine: A type of headache characterized by severe pain on one side of the head and often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound.
- Seizure: A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain, which can cause changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and levels of consciousness.
- Epilepsy: A neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Auras
- Wikipedia's article - Auras
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