Definition

Muscle pain or discomfort that can occur in one or more muscles, often without a specific cause.

Example

After the workout, I experienced myalgia in my legs and back.

Conversation

I’ve been feeling really sore after my workouts lately.

That sounds rough! Are you experiencing any myalgia?

Yeah, it's mostly in my legs and back.

Maybe you should take a break or try some stretching to help with the myalgia.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Myalgia is formed from "myo-" (from Greek "mus" meaning muscle) and "algos" (meaning pain). The word refers to pain in the muscles.

Memory Tip

Think of 'muscle' ('myo-') and 'pain' ('algos') to remember that myalgia means muscle pain.

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