arthralgia

noun

Pronunciation: ɑːrˈθrældʒə

Definition

Pain located within one or more joints, often occurring without significant inflammation.

Examples

• Patients often report arthralgia as one of the primary symptoms during the onset of a viral infection.

• The physician evaluated the patient's chronic arthralgia to determine if it was related to overuse or a systemic condition.

• While arthritis involves inflammation, arthralgia specifically denotes the sensation of joint pain.

Synonyms of arthralgia

Words with a similar meaning to arthralgia:

• joint pain
• aching joints
• arthralgia

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