polyarticular

[ pol-ee-ahr-tik-yuh-ler ]

adjective

, Anatomy.

1. pertaining to or affecting many joints.

Word History and Origins

Origin of polyarticular¹

First recorded in 1870–75; poly- + articular

Example Sentences

More recently, however, drugs extracted from biological sources -- called biologics -- have become available to treat polyarticular and systemic JIA.

From US News

The largest subtype of JIA is known as polyarticular JIA, which affects many joints.

From US News

Brooke was diagnosed with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis in 2012.

From Washington Times

Kids like Shepherd, with polyarticular J.I.A. — meaning five or more joints affected — are unlikely ever to outgrow it; he would probably be on medication for life.

From New York Times