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.

  • Another CatgirlOP
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    11 hours 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