myalgic encephalopathy
/ (maɪˈældʒɪk ɛnˌsɛfəlˈbpfɪ) /
noun
a condition characterized by painful muscles, extreme fatigue, and general debility, sometimes occuring as a sequel to viral illnessAlso called: chronic fatigue syndrome Abbreviation: ME Formerly called: myalgic encephalomyelitis
Nearby words
my lai massacre, my name is mud, my-, my-my, myalgia, myalgic encephalopathy, myalism, myall, myanmar, myasis, myasthenia
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