debilitating fatigue

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• chronic fatigue syndrome — a viral disease of the immune system, usu. characterized by debilitating fatigue and flu like symptoms. [1988] * * * also called  myalgic encephalomyelitis        disorder characterized by persistent debilitating fatigue. There exist two specific …   Universalium

• Chronic fatigue syndrome — A debilitating and complex disorder characterized by profound fatigue of six months or longer duration that is not improved by bed rest and that may be worsened by physical or mental activity. Persons with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) most… …   Medical dictionary

• History of chronic fatigue syndrome — Royal Free Hospital in London, where Myalgic Encephalomyelitis came to prominent attention in 1955 The history of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS, also known by many other names) is thought to date back to the 19th century and before. Contents …   Wikipedia

• chronic fatigue syndrome — chron′ic fatigue′ syn drome n. pat med a viral disease of the immune system, usu. characterized by debilitating fatigue and flu like symptoms • Etymology: 1990–95 …   From formal English to slang

• chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) — Sudden debilitating fatigue of unknown cause. It may follow a nonspecific illness with mild fever, tender lymph nodes, sore throat, headaches, weakness, muscle and joint pain, and confusion or difficulty in concentrating. To meet the criteria of… …   Universalium

• Chronic fatigue syndrome — This article is about the medical condition Chronic fatigue syndrome. For the symptom chronic fatigue, see Fatigue (medical). Chronic fatigue syndrome Classification and external resources ICD 10 G93.3 ICD 9 …   Wikipedia

• Corrosion fatigue — is fatigue in a corrosive environment. It is the mechanical degradation of a material under the joint action of corrosion and cyclic loading. Nearly all engineering structures experience some form of alternating stress, and are exposed to harmful …   Wikipedia

• Controversies related to chronic fatigue syndrome — Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is an illness with a long history of controversies. For years, many professionals within the medical community did not recognize CFS as a real condition, nor was there agreement on its prevalence.[1][2][3] There has …   Wikipedia

• chronic fatigue syndrome — n. a debilitating medical condition without an apparent cause, characterized by prolonged severe fatigue, muscle pain, impaired memory, etc …   English World dictionary

• chronic fatigue syndrome —    (CFS)    is a recently designated semi disease, often attributed to EBV (the Epstein Barr virus) or CMV (Cytomegalovirus) infections, characterized by FUOs (Fevers of Unknown Origin) and resulting in the patient suffering FLS (Feels Like Shit) …   Herbal-medical glossary

• David Sheffield Bell — is a retired[1] physician who established a private practice in general medicine in the town of Lyndonville, New York starting in 1979.[2] He has researched extensively on the clinical aspects of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). He has also… …   Wikipedia