geniculate otalgia

ge·nic·u·late neu·ral·gi·a

a severe paroxysmal lancinating pain deep in the ear, on the anterior wall of the external meatus, and on a small area just in front of the pinna. Synonym(s): geniculate otalgia, Hunt neuralgia, neuralgia facialis vera

geniculate otalgia

Pain transmitted from the facial nerve to the ear.