What does "tension headache" mean?

A common form of headache characterised by a feeling of constant pressure, frequently on both sides of the head at the same time.

What is a synonym for "tension headache"?

Common synonyms include: muscle tension headache, stress headache, tension-type headache.

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Noun

1
A common form of headache characterised by a feeling of constant pressure, frequently on both sides of the head at the same time.
2
a headache located at the back of the head; usually caused by body tension resulting from overwork or psychological stress wordnet