myalgic encephalomyelitis
noun /maɪˌældʒɪk enˌsefələʊmaɪəˈlaɪtɪs/, /maɪˌældʒɪk enˌkefələʊmaɪəˈlaɪtɪs/
/maɪˌældʒɪk enˌsefələʊmaɪəˈlaɪtɪs/
(abbreviation ME)
(British English) (also chronic fatigue syndrome North American English, British English)
[uncountable]- an illness that makes people feel extremely weak and tired and that can last a long time