NIH MeSH · D018771Diseases
Arthralgia
Also known asArthralgias · Joint Pain · Joint Pains · Pain, Joint · Pains, Joint · Polyarthralgia · Polyarthralgias
Definition
Pain in the joint.
MeSH classification
- C05.550.091
- C23.888.592.612.094
- F02.830.816.444.350
- G11.561.790.444.350
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What does Arthralgia mean in medicine?
Pain in the joint. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Arthralgia known by any other names?
Yes. Arthralgia is also referred to as Arthralgias, Joint Pain, Joint Pains, Pain, Joint in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Arthralgia sit in the medical classification?
Arthralgia falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C05.550.091, C23.888.592.612.094, F02.830.816.444.350). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D018771) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗