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coxalgia

[kok-sal-jee-uh, -juh]
noun
  1. 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
Related formscox·al·gic, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for coxalgia

coxalgia

noun
  1. pain in the hip joint
  2. disease of the hip joint causing pain
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Derived Formscoxalgic, adjective

Word Origin

C19: from coxa + -algia
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coxalgia in Medicine

coxalgia

(kŏk-săl′jə)
n.
  1. Pain in or disease of the hip or hip joint.
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