ALL meanings of chronic fatigue syndrome
chron·ic fa·tigue syn·drome
C c - 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