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View synonyms for chronic fatigue syndrome

chronic fatigue syndrome

noun

  1. a viral disease of the immune system, usually characterized by debilitating fatigue and flu-like symptoms.



chronic fatigue syndrome

noun

  1. CFSanother name for myalgic encephalopathy

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chronic fatigue syndrome

  1. A syndrome characterized by debilitating fatigue and a combination of flulike symptoms such as sore throat, swollen lymph glands, low-grade fever, headache, and muscle pain or weakness. The cause is unknown.

chronic fatigue syndrome

  1. A condition characterized by fatigue over an extended period, sometimes accompanied by neurologic abnormalities. The cause of this syndrome is unknown.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of chronic fatigue syndrome1

First recorded in 1988
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Among the most common co-occurring illnesses were chronic fatigue syndrome and mast cell activation syndrome, or MCAS, a condition where patients experience intense episodes of diarrhea, hives, vomiting, and, in many cases, life-threatening anaphylaxis attacks.

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“You’re a kid and you have no authority over anyone,” said Lily, who has POTS, EDS, chronic fatigue syndrome, and chronic pain.

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It was reported that she suffered from a debilitating infection known as the Epstein Barr virus, and from the chronic fatigue syndrome, ME.

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Diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome, as well as Pots - a condition which causes dizziness - and hypermobility, she struggled with attendance and anxiety.

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Hazel Stinson, 49, from Kent, suffers from chronic fatigue syndrome and was last able to visit the GP for a cervical screening six years ago.

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