arthralgia

[ahr-thral-juh]

noun Pathology.

pain in a joint.

Origin of arthralgia

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

Related formsar·thral·gic, adjective

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Examples from the Web for arthralgia

Historical Examples of arthralgia

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

noun

pathol pain in a joint

Derived Formsarthralgic, adjective

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Word Origin and History for arthralgia

"pain in a joint," 1848, from Greek arthron "joint" (see arm (n.1)) + -algia.

arthralgia in Medicine

arthralgia

[är-thrăl′jə]

Severe pain in a joint.arthrodynia

Related formsar•thral′gic (-jĭk) adj.