fibromyalgia
[ fahy-broh-mahy-al-juh ]
/ ˌfaɪ broʊ maɪˈæl dʒə /
noun Pathology.
a syndrome characterized by fatigue and chronic pain in the muscles and in tissues surrounding the joints.
Words nearby fibromyalgia
Example sentences from the Web for fibromyalgia
Nightshades have been associated with arthritis, fibromyalgia, autoimmune conditions and headaches.
For instance, antidepressants are now prescribed also for patients with fibromyalgia and anxiety disorders.
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British Dictionary definitions for fibromyalgia
fibromyalgia
/ (ˌfaɪbrəʊmaɪˈældʒɪə) /
noun
a rheumatoid disorder characterized by muscle pain and headaches
Medical definitions for fibromyalgia
fibromyalgia
[ fī′brō-mī-ăl′jə ]
n.
A syndrome characterized by chronic pain in the muscles of soft tissues surrounding joints, fatigue, and tenderness at specific sites in the body.
fibromyositis fibrositis
Scientific definitions for fibromyalgia
fibromyalgia
[ fī′brō-mī-ăl′jə ]
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.