Definitions for arthritis
ɑrˈθraɪ tɪsarthri·tis

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. arthritisnoun

   inflammation of a joint or joints

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1. Arthritisnoun

   Any inflammation of the joints, including the gout. A variety of forms of arthritis are recognized, some of which (such as rheumatoid arthritis, also called arthritis deformans and arthritis nodosa) are chronic and progressive, and lead to incapacitation and deformity.

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1. arthritisnoun

   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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1. ARTHRITISnoun

   Any distemper that affects the joints, but the gout most particularly. John Quincy

   Etymology: ἄϱϑϱιτις, from ἄϱϑϱον, a joint.

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1. Arthritis

   Arthritis is a term often used to mean any disorder that affects joints. Symptoms generally include joint pain and stiffness. Other symptoms may include redness, warmth, swelling, and decreased range of motion of the affected joints. In some types of arthritis, other organs are also affected. Onset can be gradual or sudden.There are over 100 types of arthritis. The most common forms are osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis usually occurs with age and affects the fingers, knees, and hips. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that often affects the hands and feet. Other types include gout, lupus, fibromyalgia, and septic arthritis. They are all types of rheumatic disease.Treatment may include resting the joint and alternating between applying ice and heat. Weight loss and exercise may also be useful. Recommended medications may depend on the form of arthritis. These may include pain medications such as ibuprofen and paracetamol (acetaminophen). In some circumstances, a joint replacement may be useful.Osteoarthritis affects more than 3.8% of people, while rheumatoid arthritis affects about 0.24% of people. Gout affects about 1–2% of the Western population at some point in their lives. In Australia about 15% of people are affected by arthritis, while in the United States more than 20% have a type of arthritis. Overall the disease becomes more common with age. Arthritis is a common reason that people miss work and can result in a decreased quality of life. The term is derived from arthr- (meaning 'joint') and -itis (meaning 'inflammation').

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1. arthritis

   Arthritis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation and stiffness of the joints, often resulting in pain and reduced mobility. It can encompass a wide range of specific diseases and disorders, such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Although often associated with aging, arthritis can affect people of all ages, races, and genders.

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1. Arthritisnoun

   any inflammation of the joints, particularly the gout

2. Etymology: [L., fr. Gr. 'arqri^tis (as if fem. of 'arqri`tis belonging to the joints, sc. no`sos disease) gout, fr. 'a`rqron a joint.]

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1. Arthritis

   Arthritis is a form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints. There are over 100 different forms of arthritis. The most common form, osteoarthritis, is a result of trauma to the joint, infection of the joint, or age. Other arthritis forms are rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and related autoimmune diseases. Septic arthritis is caused by joint infection. The major complaint by individuals who have arthritis is joint pain. Pain is often a constant and may be localized to the joint affected. The pain from arthritis is due to inflammation that occurs around the joint, damage to the joint from disease, daily wear and tear of joint, muscle strains caused by forceful movements against stiff painful joints and fatigue.

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1. Arthritis

   ar-thrī′tis, n. inflammation of a joint: gout.—adj. Arthrit′ic, relating to or affecting the joints: gouty. [Gr. arthritikos—arthron, a joint.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of arthritis in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of arthritis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of arthritis in a Sentence

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2. Jonathan Silverberg:

   They’re all related to a common inflammatory pathway, the good news is that a lot of the newer treatments that are remarkably effective for psoriasis also work well for psoriatic as well as rheumatoid arthritis.

3. Jennifer Garrison:

   When the ovaries stop working due to menopause, they stop making a cocktail of hormones important for general health, even in healthy women, it dramatically increases the risk of stroke, heart disease, cognitive decline, insomnia, osteoporosis, weight gain, arthritis -- those are medically established facts.

4. Daniel Horton:

   We ca n’t say with certainty that it is the antibiotics that cause arthritis, that said, we need to acknowledge that antibiotics have a long – and growing – list of potential downsides, both short-term side effects including fever and allergic reactions and long-term risks such as drug resistance and the development of chronic diseases.

5. Jack Benny:

   I don't deserve this award, but I have arthritis and I don't deserve that either.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=arthritis
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=arthritis
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Arthritis
4. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=arthritis
5. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthritis
6. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
7. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arthritis
8. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=arthritis
9. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=arthritis