arthritis
word
/ɑɹˈθɹaɪtəs/
/ɑːθɹˈaɪtɪs/
Definition
Arthritis is a medical condition that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints. It makes movement difficult and can affect people of any age, but is more common in older adults.
Usage & Nuances
'Arthritis' is formal and medical. Often used with 'suffer from', 'diagnosed with', or 'treat arthritis'. Do not confuse it with 'rheumatism'; arthritis specifically refers to joint inflammation.
Spanish: artritisPortuguese (BR): artritePortuguese (PT): artriteChinese (Simplified): 关节炎Chinese (Traditional): 關節炎Hindi: गठियाArabic: التهاب المفاصلBengali: গেঁটেবাত - বাতRussian: артритJapanese: 関節炎Vietnamese: viêm khớpKorean: 관절염Turkish: artritUrdu: گٹھیاIndonesian: artritis
Example Sentences
My grandmother has arthritis in her knees.
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Arthritis makes it hard for some people to walk.
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Doctors can help treat arthritis symptoms.
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Since developing arthritis, he’s stopped playing tennis.
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Living with arthritis means taking extra care of your joints every day.
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Some new medications can really help with arthritis pain.
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