fibromyalgia

[ fahy-broh-mahy-al-juh ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. a syndrome characterized by fatigue and chronic pain in the muscles and in tissues surrounding the joints.

fibromyalgia

/ ˌfaɪbrəʊmaɪˈældʒɪə /

noun

1. a rheumatoid disorder characterized by muscle pain and headaches

fibromyalgia

/ fī′brō-mī-ăl′jə /

1. A syndrome that is characterized by chronic pain in any of various muscles and surrounding soft tissues (such as tendons and ligaments), point tenderness at specific sites in the body, and fatigue. Inflammation is absent, and the cause is unknown.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fibromyalgia¹

First recorded in 1980–85; fibro- + myalgia

Example Sentences

Besides muscle relief, studies show that massage has widespread benefits for the body and mind, such as managing skin conditions, pain, arthritis and fibromyalgia, hypertension, and enhancing overall mental well-being.

From Popular-Science

In another test for both mechanical and chronic pain from inflammation—think arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia—the team put the rats into a double chamber.

From Singularity Hub 

She died after long battling fibromyalgia and from complications from a surgery.

From Voice of San Diego

Right on the homepage they give visitors hope of relief from nerve pain, particularly Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and fibromyalgia.

From Search Engine Land

If you suffer from chronic pain due to conditions like arthritis and fibromyalgia, the best memory foam mattress will feel like a godsend.

From Popular-Science

Nightshades have been associated with arthritis, fibromyalgia, autoimmune conditions and headaches.

From The Daily Beast

Caronia also suggested that Xyrem could be used to treat fibromyalgia, ditto unapproved.

From The Daily Beast

For instance, antidepressants are now prescribed also for patients with fibromyalgia and anxiety disorders.

From The Daily Beast