arthralgia

[ ahr-thral-juh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Pathology.

arthralgia

/ ɑːˈθrældʒə /

First recorded in 1840–50; arthr- + -algia

Arthralgia—that is, pains in the joints—is also very common; it seldom occurs alone, but in combination with other symptoms.

The total percentage of cases of lead-poisoning, in which arthralgia occurs, varies from 32 to 57 per cent.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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