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Arthralgia

ar-THRAL-jee-uh
Word origin · Greek elements
rootarthr/ojointGreek árthron ‘a joint’suffix-algiapainGreek -algía (from álgos) ‘pain, suffering’
arthr- (joint) + -algia (pain): pain in a joint.
First recorded in English 1840–50.
Source analysis: arthr- + -algia
Definition
Pain in a joint without signs of inflammation.
Related words
ArthritisOsteoarthritis
Specialty
🏥 Rheumatology
Sources: Dictionary.com: arthralgia
Source-checked 2026-10-27 · editor review pending