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arthralgia

ar-THRAL-jee-uh

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Definition

Joint pain

PathologyMusculoskeletal

Breakdown

Root

arthr/o

joint

Suffix

-algia

pain

Etymology

Greek: arthr/o (joint) + -algia (pain)

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arthroscopy
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Visual examination of the interior of a joint using an endoscope

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my-AL-jee-uh
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Muscle pain

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arthroplasty
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Procedure

Surgical repair or replacement of a joint

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