myalgic encephalopathy

/ (maɪˈældʒɪk ɛnˌsɛfəlˈbpfɪ) /

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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

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MWP, M.W.T., Mx, my, myalgia, myalgic encephalopathy, myalism, myall, Myambutol, Myanmar, My Antonia

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Of course the participants of the sport are at higher risk for the cumulative effects of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy.
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Chronic fatigue syndrome has morphed into myalgic encephalomyelitis.
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Either of these conditions may so disable the muscle that its unavoidable contractions will set up the myalgic state.
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But in 1830, Tanqueril first definitely described the production of a mental disease, which he called “lead encephalopathy.”
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This view would explain the absence of changes apparent to the eye found in so many of the fatal cases of lead encephalopathy.
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