Definition

Related to muscle pain or discomfort.

Example

After the workout, I felt myalgic sensations in my legs.

Conversation

I've been feeling really tired and achy lately.

That sounds rough! Have you seen a doctor about it?

Yeah, they mentioned it could be due to myalgic issues.

I hope you find some relief soon; that sounds uncomfortable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Myalgic → It is formed from "myo-" (from Greek "mus" meaning muscle) and "algic" (from Greek "algos" meaning pain). The word "myalgic" refers to pain in the muscles.

Memory Tip

Think of 'muscle' ('myo-') and 'pain' ('algic') to remember that 'myalgic' means related to muscle pain.

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