arthritis

[ ahr-thrahy-tis ]

noun

1. acute or chronic inflammation of a joint, often accompanied by pain and structural changes and having diverse causes, as infection, crystal deposition, or injury.

arthritis

/ ɑːˈθraɪtɪs; ɑːˈθrɪtɪk /

noun

1. inflammation of a joint or joints characterized by pain and stiffness of the affected parts, caused by gout, rheumatic fever, etc See also rheumatoid arthritis

arthritis

/ är-thrī′tĭs /

1. Acute or chronic inflammation of one or more joints, usually accompanied by pain and stiffness, resulting from infection, trauma, degenerative changes, autoimmune disease, or other causes.
2. See also osteoarthritis

arthritis

1. The inflammation of tissues in the joints (such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis), usually resulting in pain and stiffness.

Usage

Rather than talking about an arthritic or arthritics , it is better to talk about a person with arthritis and people with arthritis

Derived Forms

• arthritic, adjectivenoun

Word History and Origins

Origin of arthritis¹

First recorded in 1535–45; from New Latin, from Greek: “gout,” from árthr(on) “joint” ( arthro- ) + -ītis -itis

Word History and Origins

Origin of arthritis¹

C16: via Latin from Greek: see arthro- , -itis

Example Sentences

Exercise science experts can educate chronic disease patients about the ways physical activity can help manage their conditions—from reducing the pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis to increasing insulin sensitivity for diabetics.

From Fortune

It’s also reputed to support our adrenal glands, relieve arthritis, and even fight tooth decay.

From Popular-Science

Paralyzed by painful, chronic rheumatoid arthritis, she avoided the prevailing therapies of painkillers and bed rest.

From Fortune

Some people believe this “hornet liquor” will ease the pain of arthritis, he explains.

From Science News For Students

Hydroxychloroquine may continue to be sold in the United States for already FDA-approved purposes, such as for treating lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.

From Science News

The woman had shingles and severe arthritis, and her eyesight and hearing were diminishing.

From The Daily Beast

They say staying active can help ward off all kinds of health concerns as you get older, from obesity to arthritis.

From The Daily Beast

Fans of the drink believe that it can boost qi, improve circulation, cure arthritis, and strengthen the body in general.

From The Daily Beast

Researchers have found that a drug approved for rheumatoid arthritis helped a patient suffering from alopecia halt his hair loss.

From The Daily Beast

They also found a rate of arthritis in the 1.4 million recipients identical to the rate found in the general population.

From The Daily Beast

The above by no means exhausts the vast subject of dyspepsia and arthritis.

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A second form of metastatic arthritis is met with in strangles.

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Acute arthritis begins like an ordinary attack of synovitis.

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Associated with it are evidently symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, which is affecting her joints and teeth.

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The capsular ligament of the joint is penetrated by the suppurative process, and a condition of septic arthritis results.

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