arthritis — inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɑrˈθraɪtɪs/
Example Sentences
- Ever since I started playing video games for 12 hours straight, my fingers developed what I call 'gamer arthritis.'
- The doctor explained that arthritis is more common as we age.
- My cat seems to have arthritis - she's been walking like a tiny, furry old lady.
arthritis
NOUN[/ɑrˈθraɪtɪs/]
inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness
Grandpa winces as arthritis stiffens his fingers while opening a jam jar.
Arthritis made the man's joints so stiff that even opening a jar became difficult. (The root arthr- refers to a joint. + -itis = inflammation)
Her arthritis became a painful crisis until the doctor made a diagnosis and started treatment.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek, combining 'arthron' meaning joint and 'itis' meaning inflammation. Ancient Greek physicians used this term to describe the swelling and pain in joints.
Breakdown
arthr- (joint) + -itis (inflammation, disease)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Ever since I started playing video games for 12 hours straight, my fingers developed what I call 'gamer arthritis.'”
“The doctor explained that arthritis is more common as we age.”
“My cat seems to have arthritis - she's been walking like a tiny, furry old lady.”
“Exercise can help prevent arthritis in later life.”
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