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myalgia

noun
my·​al·​gia | \ mÄ«-ˈal-j(Ä“-)É™ How to pronounce myalgia (audio) \

Definition of myalgia

: pain in one or more muscles
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Other Words from myalgia

myalgic \ mÄ«-​ˈal-​jik How to pronounce myalgic (audio) \ adjective

Examples of myalgia in a Sentence

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 Systemic illness may include chills, fever, malaise, arthralgia and myalgia, and last up to two weeks. — Fox News, "Rhode Island mosquitoes test positive for potentially deadly virus EEE, officials say," 16 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of myalgia

1860, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for myalgia

New Latin

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myalgia

noun
my·​al·​gia | \ mÄ«-ˈal-j(Ä“-)É™ How to pronounce myalgia (audio) \

Medical Definition of myalgia

: pain in one or more muscles

Other Words from myalgia

myalgic \ -​jik How to pronounce myalgic (audio) \ adjective

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Britannica English: Translation of myalgia for Arabic Speakers

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