epidemic myalgia
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An outbreak of epidemic myalgia caused many workers to report severe chest pain.
Definition
Noun: * An acute infectious disease occurring in epidemic form and featuring paroxysms of pain (usually in the chest): Epidemic myalgia is a viral illness characterized by sudden outbreaks and severe, cramping muscle pain, most commonly felt in the chest and abdomen.
Usage
- The term "epidemic myalgia" is a medical term used specifically to describe this distinct clinical condition. It is typically used in formal, clinical, or epidemiological contexts.
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Advanced Usage
- The disease is often described by its characteristic symptom, leading to the common name "devil's grip," which is an informal synonym.
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Variants and Related Words
- Bornholm disease (n): Another medical name for the same condition, named after the Danish island where an early outbreak was described.
- Pleurodynia (n): A related medical term focusing on the pain in the chest wall (pleura) that is a hallmark symptom.
- Myalgia (n): General term for muscle pain or aching. "Epidemic myalgia" is a specific type of myalgia caused by a virus and occurring in outbreaks.
Synonyms
- Bornholm disease: The most common direct synonym in medical literature.
- Devil's grip: An informal, descriptive synonym referring to the intense pain.
- Epidemic pleurodynia: A synonym emphasizing the epidemic nature and the location of the pain.
Notes on Different Meanings
- "Epidemic myalgia" has only one specific meaning as a named disease. It should not be confused with general, non-epidemic muscle pain (myalgia), which can have many other causes like overexertion or influenza.
An outbreak of epidemic myalgia caused many workers to report severe chest pain.
Noun
- an acute infectious disease occurring in epidemic form and featuring paroxysms of pain (usually in the chest)