coxalgic

cox·al·gi·a

[kok-sal-jee-uh, -juh]
noun
pain in the hip.
Also, cox·al·gy [kok-sal-jee] .


Origin:
1855–60; cox(a) + -algia

cox·al·gic, adjective
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coxalgia (kɒkˈsældʒɪə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  pain in the hip joint
2.  disease of the hip joint causing pain
 
[C19: from coxa + -algia]
 
cox'algic
 
adj

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coxalgia (kɒkˈsældʒɪə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  pain in the hip joint
2.  disease of the hip joint causing pain
 
[C19: from coxa + -algia]
 
cox'algic
 
adj

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coxalgia cox·al·gi·a (kŏk-sāl'jē-ə, -jə)
n.
Pain in or disease of the hip or hip joint.

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