Myalgia
noun
Pain in a muscle or a group of muscles.
The patient was diagnosed with myalgia after complaining of consistent muscle pain.

Often appears as...
- fibromyalgia
- muscle myalgia
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Technical
noun
Pain in a muscle or a group of muscles.
The patient was diagnosed with myalgia after complaining of consistent muscle pain.

Often appears as...
- fibromyalgia
- muscle myalgia
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
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Medical Term
Myalgia is used mainly in medical or health-related contexts and less in casual conversation.

During the medical examination, the doctor noted the myalgia reported by the patient.
Chronic Conditions
Myalgia can be associated with long-lasting conditions and may frequently appear in discussions about chronic pain.

Many fibromyalgia patients suffer from chronic myalgia.
Not Injury
Myalgia refers to muscle pain not caused by an injury, but by other factors like infections or diseases.

After the flu, her myalgia made it hard to engage in everyday activities.
Medical Term
Myalgia is used mainly in medical or health-related contexts and less in casual conversation.

During the medical examination, the doctor noted the myalgia reported by the patient.
Chronic Conditions
Myalgia can be associated with long-lasting conditions and may frequently appear in discussions about chronic pain.

Many fibromyalgia patients suffer from chronic myalgia.
Not Injury
Myalgia refers to muscle pain not caused by an injury, but by other factors like infections or diseases.

After the flu, her myalgia made it hard to engage in everyday activities.
Medical Term
Myalgia is used mainly in medical or health-related contexts and less in casual conversation.

During the medical examination, the doctor noted the myalgia reported by the patient.
Chronic Conditions
Myalgia can be associated with long-lasting conditions and may frequently appear in discussions about chronic pain.

Many fibromyalgia patients suffer from chronic myalgia.
Not Injury
Myalgia refers to muscle pain not caused by an injury, but by other factors like infections or diseases.

After the flu, her myalgia made it hard to engage in everyday activities.
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