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Migraine without Aura MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Migraine without Aura
Tree Number(s)
C10.228.140.546.399.750.450
Unique ID
D020326
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D020326
Scope Note
Recurrent unilateral pulsatile headaches, not preceded or accompanied by an aura, in attacks lasting 4-72 hours. It is characterized by PAIN of moderate to severe intensity; aggravated by physical activity; and associated with NAUSEA and / or PHOTOPHOBIA and PHONOPHOBIA. (International Classification of Headache Disorders, 2nd ed. Cephalalgia 2004: suppl 1)
Entry Term(s)
Common Migraine
Migraine, Common
NLM Classification #
WL 344
Previous Indexing
Migraine (1966-1999)
Public MeSH Note
2006; see COMMON MIGRAINE 2000-2005
History Note
2006 (2000)
Date Introduced
2000/01/01
Last Updated
2005/06/30
Migraine without Aura Preferred
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