What is "arthralgia"

"pain in a joint," 1848, from Greek arthron "joint" (see arm (n.1)) + -algia.

n. pain in a joint, especially when not caused by arthritis

n. pain in a joint or joints

Arthralgia (from Greek arthro-, joint + -algos, pain) literally means joint pain; it is a symptom of injury, infection, illnesses (in particular arthritis) or an allergic reaction to medication.

According to MeSH, the term "arthralgia" should only be used when the condition is non-inflammatory, and the term "arthritis" should be used when the condition is inflammatory.