chronic fatigue syndrome
Persistent weariness condition
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a medical condition characterized by profound, persistent exhaustion that isn't relieved by rest and worsens with physical or mental activity.
Often abbreviated CFS, it may include cognitive difficulties, sleep problems, and pain.
The cause remains poorly understood, and diagnosis typically requires ruling out other conditions: She was finally diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome after months of testing.
Also called myalgic encephalomyelitis or ME/CFS.
- MENortheastern state abbreviation
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- Aftereffectsaftermath, aftershock, fallout, side effects, ripple effect
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Rapid-onset, short-duration disease
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