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n. - Inflammation of white tissues (especially muscle sheaths).

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  • Fibromyalgia was previously called "fibrositis," but this name was changed when it became evident that inflammation was not a part of this condition.
  • OTHER NAMES: fibromyositis; fibrositis; myofascial pain syndrome.
  • A lso called fibromyalgia syndrome, fibromyositis, fibrositis. www.
  • The condition is popularly known as "stiff neck," and is probably associated with fibrositis of the affected muscles.
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