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Definition of “myalgic”

myalgic (maɪˈældʒɪk) 

Definitions

adjective

  1. (medicine) relating to or affected by myalgia

myalgia (maɪˈældʒɪə Pronunciation for myalgia

Definitions

noun

  1. pain in a muscle or a group of muscles

Derived Forms

myˈalgic adjective

Word Origin

C19: from myo- + -algia

Example Sentences Including 'myalgic'

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalopathy (ME), affects about 243,000 people in the UK.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)
Commons: Northern Ireland Questions; Prime Minister's Questions; Asylum Bill; Debate on myalgic encephalopathy.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)
The doctor obviously knew nothing about myalgic encephalomyelitis, which was unfortunate but understandable.
Wilkinson, Steve M.E. and You - a self-help plan
This is still the case with conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome and myalgic encephalitis.
British Medical Journal (2002)

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