Coeliomyalgia

/ˌsiːliəʊmaɪˈældʒə/ noun

Definition

Pain in the abdominal muscles.

Etymology

From Greek koilios (belly) + mys (muscle) + algos (pain). A precise medical term combining three Greek roots to identify a specific type of muscle pain in the abdominal region.

Kelly Says

This medical term is built like a LEGO construction with Greek blocks: belly + muscle + pain = the exact spot and type of discomfort a doctor needs to identify.

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