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Webster 1913 Edition

Rachialgia

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Raˊchi-al′gi-a

(rāˊkĭ-ăl′jĭ-ȧ)

,

Noun.

[NL., fr. Gr.

ῥάχισ

backbone +

ἄλγοσ

pain.]

(Med.)

A painful affection of the spine; especially,

Pott’s disease

; also, formerly, lead colic.