monoarticular

[ˌmɑnoʊɑrˈtɪkjələr (English) / ˌmɔnɔartiˈkulaɾ (Portuguese)]
adjective
monoarticular
1. Affecting or relating to a single joint
The patient presented with monoarticular arthritis in the knee.
O paciente apresentou artrite monoarticular no joelho.
2. In medical terminology, describing a condition limited to one joint rather than multiple joints
Monoarticular gout typically affects the big toe.
A gota monoarticular geralmente afeta o dedão do pé.
This is primarily a medical/scientific term used by healthcare professionals in both Brazil and English-speaking countries. It is not part of everyday vernacular and is specific to medical, rheumatological, and orthopedic contexts. The term is used identically in both Portuguese and English medical literature.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
single-jointunifocal (in medical context)
Antonyms / Antônimos
polyarticularmultiarticularoligoarticular

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
monoarticular
Standard medical/scientific terminology used throughout Brazil
Portugal
monoarticular
Standard medical terminology, identical usage
USA Medical
monoarticular
Common in English medical literature and practice

Related Words

arthritisjointinflammationpolyarticulararthralgiasynovitis

Related Idioms & Phrases

monoarticular arthritis
monoarticular joint involvement
monoarticular presentation
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