Orthopaedics · Musculoskeletal System · Easy
Arthralgia
Meaning: Pain felt in one or more joints, without necessarily any swelling or signs of inflammation.
In practice: Arthralgia affecting her hands and knees was one of her presenting symptoms.
Word parts
- arthr- means joint
- -algia means pain
Many medical words are built from Greek and Latin parts like these, so learning a few helps you work out new terms.
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Answer: Polydactyly
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Answer: Capitate
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