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   painful

   /ˈpeɪnf(ʊ)l/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a part of the body) affected with pain: "her ankle was very painful" Similar sorehurtinghurttenderachingthrobbingsmartingburningirritatingagonizingexcruciatinginformal:gut-wrenching
   • ▪ causing physical pain: "a painful knock"
   • ▪ causing distress or trouble: "a painful experience" Similar distressingunpleasantnastybitterawfuldisquietingdisturbingupsettingtraumaticmiserablewretchedsadheartbreakingheart-rendingagonizingharrowingmortifyingunendurableunbearabletorturouscrueluncomfortabledisagreeablerare:distressfulOpposite pleasantagreeable
   • ▪ very bad: "their attempts at reggae are painful"

   Derivatives

   • 1. painfulness noun

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PainPain - Wikipedia

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   6 days ago · Pain is part of the body's defense system, producing a reflexive retraction from the painful stimulus, and tendencies to protect the affected body part while it heals, and avoid that harmful situation in the future. It is an important part of animal life, vital to healthy survival.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-superentry › painfulPAINFUL - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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   Jun 20, 2024 · Situations, memories, or experiences that are painful are difficult and unpleasant to deal with, and often make you feel sad and upset. More Synonyms of 'painful'

4. www.britannica.com › science › painPain | Definition, Types, Causes, & Management | Britannica

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   Jun 13, 2024 · Pain is a warning mechanism that protects an organism by influencing it to withdraw from harmful stimuli; it is primarily associated with injury or the threat of injury. Pain is subjective and difficult to quantify, because it has both an affective and a sensory component.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Chronic_painChronic pain - Wikipedia

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   Jul 1, 2024 · Primary chronic pain: Defined by 3 months of continuous pain in one or more areas of the body, the origin of which is not understood. Chronic cancer pain: pain in one of the body's organs caused by cancer damage (in internal organs, bone or skeletal muscular) is formed.

6. www.healthline.com › health › burning-sensationBurning Sensation: Causes, Conditions, and Treatment - Healthline

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   4 days ago · Treatment. Takeaway. A burning sensation is a type of pain distinct from dull, stabbing, or aching pain. It can occur in any area of the body but most commonly affects the skin. A wide...

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7. www.healthline.com › health › abdominal-painAbdominal (Stomach) Pain: Causes and When to See a Doctor -...

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   4 days ago · Definition. Causes. When to see a doctor. Diagnosis. Treatment. Prevention. Takeaway. Stomach pain can be caused by a wide variety of issues, from gas to more serious conditions like appendicitis...

8. www.webmd.com › pain-management › joint-painWhy Do My Joints Hurt? Causes of Joint Pain & Pain Relief Options...

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   Jun 18, 2024 · Written by Stephanie Watson. What Is Joint Pain? Joint Pain Causes. Joint Pain Symptoms. Common Joint Pain Locations. 16 min read. What Is Joint Pain? Joints form the connections between bones in...