smertene
Smertene is the definite plural form of the Norwegian noun smerte, meaning pain, ache, or discomfort. It is used to refer to multiple pains, whether in the body or in a figurative sense, and appears in medical writing as well as everyday language. The form signals that a specific set of pains is being discussed, rather than a single episode of pain.
In usage, smertene can describe physical pain from injury or illness, chronic pain conditions, or emotional
Etymology and form: smerte derives from the Germanic language family and has cognates across Scandinavian languages.
See also: smerte, smerter, pain. Related medical concepts include nociception, pain management, and chronic pain, which