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myalgia

Syllabification: (my·al·gi·a)
Pronunciation: /mīˈalj(ē)ə/
Definition of myalgia

noun

  • pain in a muscle or group of muscles.

Derivatives

myalgic

Pronunciation: /-jik/
adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: modern Latin, from Greek mus 'muscle' + -algia

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