pain
An ache or bodily suffering, or an instance of this; an unpleasant sensation, resulting from a derangement of functions, disease, or injury by violence; hurt.
Example
“The greatest difficulty lies in treating patients with chronic pain.”
Other meanings
The pangs or sufferings of childbirth, caused by contractions of the uterus.
The condition or fact of suffering or anguish especially mental, as opposed to pleasure; torment; distress
“In the final analysis, pain is a fact of life.”
Word history
From Ancient Greek "ποινή" (bloodmoney, weregild, fine, price paid, penalty).
Where this comes from
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