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   Fa·tigue

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   noun

   • 1. extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness: "he was nearly dead with fatigue" Similar tirednesswearinessexhaustionovertirednessdrowsinesssomnolencelethargysluggishnesslassitudedebilityenervationlistlessnessprostrationlack of energylack of vitalityOpposite energyvigor
   • ▪ a reduction in the efficiency of a muscle or organ after prolonged activity: "buccinator and orbicularis oris muscles showing signs of fatigue"
   • ▪ a lessening in one's response to or enthusiasm for something, typically as a result of overexposure to it: "museum fatigue"
   • 2. weakness in materials, especially metal, caused by repeated variations of stress: "metal fatigue"
   • 3. menial non-military tasks performed by a soldier, sometimes as a punishment: "we're on cookhouse fatigues, sir" Similar menial workdrudgerychoresdonkey workinformal:dirty workskivvying
   • ▪ a group of soldiers ordered to perform menial, nonmilitary tasks, sometimes as a punishment.
   • 4. loose-fitting clothing, typically khaki, olive drab, or camouflaged, worn by soldiers: "battle fatigues" Similar khakiscamouflage clothing/gearinformal:camo clothing/gear

   verb

   • 1. cause (someone) to feel tired or exhausted: "they were fatigued by their journey"
   • ▪ reduce the efficiency of (a muscle or organ) by prolonged activity: "different sensory fibers within the normal retina could be selectively fatigued"
   • 2. weaken (a material, especially metal) by repeated variations of stress: "the nails have become rusted through or fatigued"

   Word Origin mid 17th century (in the sense ‘task that causes weariness’): from French fatigue (noun), fatiguer (verb), from Latin fatigare ‘tire out’, from ad fatim, affatim ‘to satiety or surfeit’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. fatiguability noun
   • 2. fatiguable adjective

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   How do you describe fatigue?

   • People may also describe fatigue using a variety of terms, including feeling exhausted, weary, listless, or rundown. People with fatigue experience one or more of three primary complaints. These vary from person to person and include: Often, fatigue is a symptom with a gradual onset, meaning it comes on slowly and gets worse with time.

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   What does fatigue mean in Physiology?

   • the fatigue of driving for many hours. Physiology. temporary diminution of the irritability or functioning of organs, tissues, or cells after excessive exertion or stimulation. Civil Engineering. the weakening or breakdown of material subjected to stress, especially a repeated series of stresses. Also called fatigue duty. Military.

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   Is fatigue a noun or adjective?

   • Fatigue entered English first as a noun, then the verb (“the work fatigues me”) and adjective (“a fatigue detail”) came along. The noun was used to mean both “the state of being tired” and “labor,” “effort,” or “trouble”—a sense that seems old-fashioned today. Early uses of fatigue meaning “effort” or “labor” often were in military contexts:

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   Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word fatigue, which can mean weariness, labor, or a military uniform. See examples of fatigue as a noun, verb, and adjective in different contexts.

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   Feb 11, 2023 · Fatigue is a common symptom that reduces energy, the ability to do things and the ability to focus. It can be caused by short-term or long-term illness, or by other factors. Learn more about fatigue and when to see a doctor.

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   If you’re experiencing fatigue, your activities and other lifestyle choices may be the root cause. For example, fatigue can result from: 1. physical exertion 2. lack of physical activity 3. lack of sleep 4. being overweight or obese 5. periods of emotional stress 6. boredom 7. grief 8. taking certain medications, such as antidepressantsor sedatives...

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   Many medical conditions can also cause fatigue. Examples include: 1. anemia 2. arthritis 3. fibromyalgia 4. chronic fatigue syndrome 5. infections, such as cold and flu 6. Addison’s disease, a disorder that can affect your hormone levels 7. hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid 8. hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid 9. sleep disorders, such as ...

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   Mental health conditions can also lead to fatigue. For example, fatigue is a common symptom of anxiety, depression, and seasonal affective disorder.

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   Fatigue is a feeling of tiredness or lack of energy that can have many causes, from lifestyle factors to medical conditions. Learn how to recognize the signs of fatigue, when to see a doctor, and how to manage it with lifestyle changes and treatment.

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   Feb 12, 2024 · Fatigue is a lack of energy and motivation that can be physical, psychological, or both. It can be a symptom of many illnesses or lifestyle factors, and it can affect your quality of life. Learn how to recognize, diagnose, and treat fatigue.

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   Fatigue is weariness from bodily or mental exertion, or a cause of weariness. It can also refer to the weakening of material, the labor of soldiers, or the state of being engaged in such labor.

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   Apr 13, 2023 · Fatigue is extreme tiredness that makes it hard to function normally. It can be caused by many conditions, disorders, medications and lifestyle factors. Learn how to recognize, manage and treat fatigue.

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   Fatigue describes a state of tiredness (which is not sleepiness), exhaustion [1] or loss of energy. [2] [3] Fatigue (in the medical sense) is sometimes associated with medical conditions including autoimmune disease, organ failure, chronic pain conditions, mood disorders, heart disease, infectious diseases, and post-infectious-disease states. [4] .