coxalgia

[ kok-sal-jee-uh, -juh ]

noun
  1. pain in the hip.

Origin of coxalgia

1
First recorded in 1855–60; cox(a) + -algia
  • Also cox·al·gy [kok-sal-jee]. /ˈkɒk sæl dʒi/.

Other words from coxalgia

  • cox·al·gic, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for coxalgia

coxalgia

/ (kɒkˈsældʒɪə) /


noun
  1. pain in the hip joint

  2. disease of the hip joint causing pain

Origin of coxalgia

1
C19: from coxa + -algia

Derived forms of coxalgia

  • coxalgic, adjective

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