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arthritis
/ɑːrˈθraɪ.tɪs/
[/ɑːrˈθraɪ.tɪs/]
painful joint disease
Advancednoun
Definition
A disease that causes pain and stiffness in the joints.
Example
Years of arthritis made it hard for her to open jars or grip a pen.
Years of arthritis made it hard for her to open jars or grip a pen.
Etymology
From Greek 'arthron' (joint) and '-itis' (inflammation).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in older adults; several types exist.