arthritis

noun

ar·​thri·​tis är-ˈthrī-təs How to pronounce arthritis (audio)
plural arthritides är-ˈthri-tə-ˌdēz How to pronounce arthritis (audio)
: inflammation of joints due to infectious, metabolic, or constitutional causes
also : a specific arthritic condition

Examples of arthritis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Common contributors include arthritis, nerve damage, fibromyalgia, cancer and obesity. Omer Awan, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 The type and progression of your arthritis will determine the treatment. Lauren Del Turco, Health, 6 Feb. 2024 In its recall announcement, Quaker Oats warns that in rare cases, salmonella infections can get into the bloodstream and cause more severe illnesses like infected aneurysms, endocarditis and arthritis. Emmanuel Felton, Washington Post, 16 Dec. 2023 In an interview with Banjo News, Stoneman described literally gluing picks onto her fingers to keep up her playing prowess, as a last resort, when arthritis kept her from being able to use standard picks. Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Feb. 2024 Other common pickleball injuries include rotator cuff injuries, worsening of arthritis, Achilles tendon tears/strains and foot fractures. Linda Carroll, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2024 Research has shown that delays in treating psoriatic arthritis can cause devastating long-term health impacts, including permanent joint damage and long-term disability. Essence, 9 Jan. 2024 Knowing what foods to eat—and which ones to avoid—can complement medical treatment of psoriatic arthritis. Anne Harding, Health, 9 Feb. 2024 Other types of arthritis include gout, where crystals form in the joints due to a build-up of uric acid, and psoriatic arthritis, caused by psoriasis, and lupus, another autoimmune disease. Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 1 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Late Latin arthrītis "pain in the joints," borrowed from Greek arthrītid-, arthrîtis "of the joints" (arthrîtis nósos "disease of the joints"), (as a noun) "gout," from árthron "joint, articulation" + -ītis -itis — more at arthro-

First Known Use

1543, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of arthritis was in 1543

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Cite this Entry

“Arthritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arthritis. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

arthritis

noun
ar·​thri·​tis är-ˈthrīt-əs How to pronounce arthritis (audio)
: inflammation of the joints
arthritic
-ˈthrit-ik
adjective or noun

Medical Definition

arthritis

noun
ar·​thri·​tis är-ˈthrīt-əs How to pronounce arthritis (audio)
plural arthritides -ˈthrit-ə-ˌdēz How to pronounce arthritis (audio)
: inflammation of joints due to infectious, metabolic, or constitutional causes
also : a specific arthritic condition (as gouty arthritis or psoriatic arthritis)

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