COXALGIA

Etymology

Noun

coxalgia (plural coxalgias)

pain in the hip

Source: Wiktionary


Cox*al"gi*a (-l"j-), Cox"al`gy (kks"l`j), n. Etym: [NL. coxalgia, fr. L. coxa hip. + Gr. coxalgie.] (Med.)

Definition: Pain in the hip.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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