Celiomyalgia

/ˌseːliəʊmaɪˈælʤiə/ noun

Definition

Pain in the muscles of the abdominal wall or cavity.

Etymology

From Greek koilia (belly) + mys (muscle) + algos (pain). This medical term combines ancient Greek roots to describe muscular pain specifically located in the abdomen.

Kelly Says

Doctors break down pain into its parts—'celio' for belly, 'myal' for muscle, 'algia' for pain—so they can pinpoint exactly what hurts and where!

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