arthrorrhagia
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/ˌɑrθrəˈreɪdʒə/
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/ˌɑːθrəˈreɪdʒə/
bleeding from a joint
Etymology
'arthrorrhagia' originates from Greek, specifically the elements 'arthro-' meaning 'joint' and '-rrhagia' from the Greek root 'rhēgnynai' meaning 'to burst forth' or 'to flow'.
'arthrorrhagia' was formed in Neo-Latin/medical New Latin from the Greek components 'arthro-' + '-rrhagia' and entered English medical usage in modern medical terminology (19th–20th centuries).
Initially it literally meant 'bursting forth of blood from a joint'; over time it has retained the medical sense and is used to mean 'bleeding into a joint'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
bleeding into or from a joint; hemorrhage within an articular (joint) cavity.
The patient's arthrorrhagia caused severe swelling and limited range of motion.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/10/23 08:32