Fibromyalgie

fibromyalgia

noun fee-bro-my-al-GEE Rare

Origin: from Latin fibra (fibre) + Greek mys (muscle) + algos (pain)

Usage Note

Fibromyalgie is a chronic pain condition characterised by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbances. The cause is unclear and diagnosis can be difficult as there are no objective markers. It is significantly more common in women than men.

Examples

"Die Fibromyalgie macht es ihr schwer, alltägliche Aufgaben zu erledigen."

Natural Translation

The fibromyalgia makes it difficult for her to carry out everyday tasks.

Literal Translation

The fibromyalgia makes it her difficult, everyday tasks to carry out.

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