Definition

A condition characterized by inflammation in the hip joint, which can cause pain and difficulty in movement.

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with coxitis after she complained of hip pain.

Conversation

Have you heard about coxitis?

No, what is it?

It's actually an inflammation of the hip joint.

That sounds painful! I hope it’s not serious.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Coxitis is derived from "coxa" (from Latin, meaning hip) and "-itis" (from Greek, meaning inflammation). The term refers to inflammation of the hip joint.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hip' ('coxa') and 'inflammation' ('-itis') to remember that coxitis means inflammation of the hip joint.

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