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coxalgia

[ kok-sal-jee-uh, -juh ]
/ kɒkˈsæl dʒi ə, -dʒə /

noun

pain in the hip.

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Also cox·al·gy [kok-sal-jee]. /ˈkɒk sæl dʒi/.

Origin of coxalgia

First recorded in 1855–60; cox(a) + -algia

OTHER WORDS FROM coxalgia

cox·al·gic, adjective

Words nearby coxalgia

cow tree, cow vetch, cox, COX-2 inhibitor, coxa, coxalgia, coxa magna, coxa plana, coxa valga, coxa vara, coxcomb
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British Dictionary definitions for coxalgia

coxalgia
/ (kɒkˈsældʒɪə) /

noun

pain in the hip joint
disease of the hip joint causing pain

Derived forms of coxalgia

coxalgic, adjective

Word Origin for coxalgia

C19: from coxa + -algia
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Medical definitions for coxalgia

coxalgia
[ kŏk-săl′jə ]

n.

Pain in or disease of the hip or hip joint.
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