I think we should describe it as Mitochondrial Energy (ME) disease when talking about ME for public education and outreach. (self.myalgicencephalomyelitis)

submitted 3 weeks ago by anothercatgirl to c/myalgicencephalomyelitis

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Everyone knows that the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. And we know that ME significantly affects the mitochondria. So by unofficially renaming it to Mitochondrial Energy (ME) disease, it helps unfamiliar readers to understand the primary mechanism at a glance, without having to research it more. Easier public understanding can lead to better public image and more donors.

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[-] anothercatgirl 2 points 3 weeks ago

Yes I like your ideas. I had another idea, "Metabolic Energy" (ME) disease. Something along those lines would better reflect the current understanding of myalgic encephalomyelitis than the first name it was given, and might be easier to understand for laypersons.

ME stands for:

Myalgic encephalomyelitis (official)
Minimal Energy
Missing Energy
Metabolic Energy

Referencing the same disease known officially as ME/CFS

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