English Explanatory Dictionary

fibromyalgia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A condition characterized by chronic pain, stiffness, and tenderness of the muscles, tendons, and joints.

Pronunciation

/ˌfaɪbroʊmaɪˈældʒə/

Word forms

fibromyalgia fibromyalgias

Etymology

From fibro- (“tissue”) + my- (“muscle”) + -algia (“pain”).

Derived words

fibromyalgianess fibromyalgic
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