arthralgia

noun

ar·​thral·​gia är-ˈthral-j(ē-)ə How to pronounce arthralgia (audio)
: pain in one or more joints
arthralgic adjective

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Richard says she was diagnosed in 2010 with anemia, a low white blood cell count and arthralgia, or joint stiffness caused by overuse, sprains and infections such as rheumatic fever and chickenpox. Ayana Archie, NPR, 12 Sep. 2024 They are often diagnosed with arthritis, arthralgias or myalgias. Richard Sima, Washington Post, 12 July 2024 In those who do show symptoms, though, the systemic form typically causes flu-like symptoms including chills, fever, arthralgia (joint pain), and muscle pain, the CDC says. Korin Miller, Health.com, 26 Aug. 2019 Systemic illness may include chills, fever, malaise, arthralgia and myalgia, and last up to two weeks. Fox News, 16 Aug. 2019 Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, weakcills, muscle spasms, arthralgias, and a sense of malaise. Sy Mukherjee, Fortune, 27 June 2018

Word History

Etymology

probably borrowed from French arthralgie, from arthr- arthr- + -algie -algia

First Known Use

circa 1839, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of arthralgia was circa 1839

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“Arthralgia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arthralgia. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

arthralgia

noun
ar·​thral·​gia är-ˈthral-j(ē-)ə How to pronounce arthralgia (audio)
: pain in one or more joints
arthralgic adjective

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