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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myalgic encephalomyelitis

noun
chiefly British
: chronic fatigue syndrome
—abbreviation ME
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