Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
algia
Noun
/ˈæl.dʒi.ə/
Definition
A medical term used to describe pain.
Examples
- Neuralgia refers to pain along the path of a nerve.
- Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain.
- Many patients experience arthralgia, which is pain in the joints.
Meaning
Algia refers to pain or a painful condition, often used as a suffix in medical terminology.
Synonyms
- pain
- discomfort
- soreness
- ache
