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Definition of Monoarthritis

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Monoarthritis: inflammation of a joint (arthritis) that occurs in one joint at a time. Infection, trauma, and crystal-induced arthritis (for example, gout, pseudogout) are the most common causes of monoarthritis.