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

Chronic back pain, arthritis and other MSK disorders don't just impact our work — they affect every aspect of life, from picking up our children to enjoying our favorite hobbies.

From Salon

He alleged the chemical found in toothpaste and regularly used by dentists "is an industrial waste associated with arthritis, bone fractures, bone cancer, IQ loss, neurodevelopmental disorders, and thyroid disease".

From BBC

"Last year I was struggling with coming up to high school and the amount of homework and to keep having hospital trips for JIA - which is an arthritis that affects children."

From BBC

Kennedy also asserted that fluoride in the water is “associated with arthritis, bone fractures, bone cancer, IQ loss, neurodevelopmental disorders, and thyroid disease.”

From Salon

“I think I ruptured my plantar plate. I think I got a bone spur. I think I got some arthritis. I don’t really know. I gotta ask a few questions,” Kershaw said.

From Los Angeles Times