myalgic encephalomyelitis
noun
British, medical
: an illness that makes a person feel very tired for a very long time and that often includes other symptoms such as headaches and weakness
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Parker, for instance, is trying to see a specialist for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, a form of debilitating fatigue that is common with long COVID.
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Rebecca Nagle, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
Another condition called myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), which shares many similarities with long Covid, is thought to be triggered by infections with the Epstein-Barr, influenza and varicella-zoster viruses, among others.
—Katie Camero, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
People who have had COVID-19 are more likely to develop chronic fatigue syndrome, officially known as myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025
Finally, though, Dr. Shepherd received a diagnosis that not only changed his life, but also led him to help others dealing with the same issue: myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, better known as ME/CFS.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 17 Dec. 2024
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Rebecca Nagle, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
Another condition called myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), which shares many similarities with long Covid, is thought to be triggered by infections with the Epstein-Barr, influenza and varicella-zoster viruses, among others.
—Katie Camero, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
People who have had COVID-19 are more likely to develop chronic fatigue syndrome, officially known as myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025
Finally, though, Dr. Shepherd received a diagnosis that not only changed his life, but also led him to help others dealing with the same issue: myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, better known as ME/CFS.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Myalgic encephalomyelitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/myalgic%20encephalomyelitis. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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