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fatigue

In muscle, reduced response brought about by the accumulation of lactic acid in muscle tissue due to excessive cellular activity.

fatigue

In medicine, general weariness, possibly due to lack of sleep, too little exercise, and poor nutrition. It is also a symptom of certain diseases, such as anaemia, hypothyroidism, or myasthenia gravis. See also chronic fatigue syndrome.



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Never once did he complain of the length or fatigue of a journey, never make an objection to pack his portmanteau for whatever country it might be, or however far away, whether China or Congo.
20,000 Leagues Under The Sea by Verne, Jules View in context
A TRAVELER wearied from a long journey lay down, overcome with fatigue, on the very brink of a deep well.
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At last, worn out with sorrow and fatigue, she fell asleep and dreamt that she was wandering along a flowery meadow, when she came to a hut where she found an old witch, who promised to restore her husband to her.
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