arthritis

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From Latin, from Ancient Greek ἀρθρῖτις (arthrîtis, joint-disease, gout), from ἄρθρον (árthron, a joint). By surface analysis, arthr- +‎ -itis.

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  • IPA(key): /ɑː(ɹ)θˈɹ(a)ɪtɪs/
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arthritis (countable and uncountable, plural arthritides)

  1. Inflammation of a joint or joints causing pain and/or disability, swelling and stiffness, and due to various causes such as infection, trauma, degenerative changes or metabolic disorders.

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arthritis (uncountable)

  1. arthritis

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