Early 19th century; earliest use found in John Mason Good (1764–1827), physician and surgeon. From ost- (in osteo-) + -algia. Compare scientific Latin ostealgia and German Ostalgia.
Definition of ostalgia in US English:
ostalgia
nounɒˈstaldʒ(ɪ)ə
Medicine rare
Pain in a bone or bones.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in John Mason Good (1764–1827), physician and surgeon. From ost- (in osteo-) + -algia. Compare scientific Latin ostealgia and German Ostalgia.