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chronic fatigue syndrome

chron·ic fa·tigue syn·drome
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kron-ik fuh-teeg sin-drohm, -druh m]
    • /ˈkrɒn ɪk fəˈtig ˈsɪn droʊm, -drəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kron-ik fuh-teeg sin-drohm, -druh m]
    • /ˈkrɒn ɪk fəˈtig ˈsɪn droʊm, -drəm/

Definitions of chronic fatigue syndrome words

  • uncountable noun chronic fatigue syndrome Chronic fatigue syndrome is an illness that is thought to be caused by a virus, and which affects people for a long period of time. Its symptoms include tiredness and aching muscles. The abbreviation CFS is often used. 3
  • noun chronic fatigue syndrome a debilitating medical condition without an apparent cause, characterized by prolonged severe fatigue, muscle pain, impaired memory, etc. 3
  • noun chronic fatigue syndrome a viral disease of the immune system, usually characterized by debilitating fatigue and flu-like symptoms. 1
  • noun chronic fatigue syndrome (pathology) A condition characterized by immune, endocrine and neurologic pathology whose main symptoms are extreme fatigue, extremely low stamina, muscle pain, lymph node swelling, postexertional malaise, and cognitive difficulties. 0

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Origin of chronic fatigue syndrome

First appearance:

before 1988
One of the 1% newest English words
First recorded in 1988

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Parts of speech for Chronic fatigue syndrome

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chronic fatigue syndrome popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for chronic fatigue syndrome

noun chronic fatigue syndrome

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