arthralgia

[ ahr-thral-juh ]

/ ɑrˈθræl dʒə /

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noun Pathology.

pain in a joint.

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Origin of arthralgia

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

OTHER WORDS FROM arthralgia

ar·thral·gic, adjective

Words nearby arthralgia

artful, art glass, art historical, art house, arthr-, arthralgia, arthrectomy, arthritic, arthritis, arthro-, Arthrobacter

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How to use arthralgia in a sentence

Arthralgia—that is, pains in the joints—is also very common; it seldom occurs alone, but in combination with other symptoms.
Poisons: Their Effects and Detection|Alexander Wynter Blyth
The total percentage of cases of lead-poisoning, in which arthralgia occurs, varies from 32 to 57 per cent.
Poisons: Their Effects and Detection|Alexander Wynter Blyth

British Dictionary definitions for arthralgia

arthralgia

/ (ɑːˈθrældʒə) /

noun

pathol pain in a joint

Derived forms of arthralgia

arthralgic, adjective

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