myalgia

noun

my·​al·​gia mī-ˈal-j(ē-)ə How to pronounce myalgia (audio)
: pain in one or more muscles
myalgic adjective

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They are often diagnosed with arthritis, arthralgias or myalgias. Richard Sima, Washington Post, 12 July 2024 The shot was also found to be safe, with most common side effects being injection site pain, fatigue, myalgia and headaches. Bruce Gil, Quartz, 10 June 2024 Once a person is infected, malaria symptoms begin between 10 days to four weeks later, with non-specific signs such as fever, chills, headache, myalgias, and fatigue. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 27 June 2023 Those listed by the CDC include a low-moderate fever, headache, gastrointestinal symptoms, abdominal pain, myalgia, rash and edema around the eyes and on the back of hands during the first four days. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 12 Dec. 2023 Systemic illness may include chills, fever, malaise, arthralgia and myalgia, and last up to two weeks. Fox News, 16 Aug. 2019

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of myalgia was in 1860

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“Myalgia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/myalgia. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

myalgia

noun
my·​al·​gia mī-ˈal-j(ē-)ə How to pronounce myalgia (audio)
: pain in one or more muscles
myalgic adjective

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