What is the medical terminology for the pain in joints?
Correct answer: B. Arthralgia
- A. Chondritis
- B. Arthralgia
- C. Synovitis
- D. Rheumatism
Explanation
Option A : Chondritis is the inflammation of the cartilage. Option: B Medical terminology for pain in joints is 'arthritis' or 'arthralgia'. Option C : Synovitis occurs when the synovium of a joint becomes inflamed. Option D : Rheumatic diseases are caused by the body's immune system attacking healthy body tissues, affecting joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.
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