generalized pain
nounUK /ˈdʒɛnərəlaɪzd peɪn/
US /ˈdʒɛnərəlaɪzd peɪn/
A hurt that you feel in many parts of your body, not just one spot.
The doctor asked if the generalized pain was in her arms and legs too.
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2. Pain that is spread out over a large area rather than being sharp and in one place.
He described a generalized pain across his back and shoulders.
3. A medical term for discomfort that is not limited to a single organ or joint.
The nurse noted generalized pain during the check-up.
4. An overall feeling of hurting that comes with being sick.
With the flu, she had generalized pain and a fever.