coxalgia

[kok-sal-jee-uh, -juh]

noun

pain in the hip.

Also cox·al·gy

[kok-sal-jee] /ˈkɒk sæl dʒi/.

Origin of coxalgia

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

Related formscox·al·gic, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for coxalgia

coxalgia

noun

pain in the hip joint

disease of the hip joint causing pain

Derived Formscoxalgic, adjective

Word Origin for coxalgia

C19: from coxa + -algia

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Medicine definitions for coxalgia

coxalgia

[kŏk-săl′jə]

n.

Pain in or disease of the hip or hip joint.