arthralgia

ar·thral·gia

[ahr-thral-juh]
noun Pathology.
pain in a joint.

Origin:
1840–50; arthr- + -algia

ar·thral·gic, adjective
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arthralgia (ɑːˈθrældʒə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
pathol pain in a joint
 
ar'thralgic
 
adj

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arthralgia
"pain in a joint," 1848, from Gk. arthron "joint" (see arm (1)) + algos "pain" (see -algia).
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arthralgia ar·thral·gia (är-thrāl'jə, -jē-ə)
n.
Severe pain in a joint. Also called arthrodynia.


ar·thral'gic (-jĭk) adj.

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