arthritis

noun

ar·thri·tis | \ är-ˈthrī-təs

plural arthritides\ -ˈthri-tə-ˌdēz

Definition of arthritis

: inflammation of joints due to infectious, metabolic, or constitutional causes also : a specific arthritic condition

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More of a pouch than a pad, the Proaller Foot Warmer looks a little like a sleeping bag for your feet and is intended for those suffering from poor circulation and arthritis as well as cold floors. — Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, "People Are Obsessed With This $46 Heating Pad That’s Like a Sleeping Bag for Your Feet," 15 Oct. 2018 That's because the unique mineral composition of the water, mud, and atmospheric pressure have been shown to impove inflammatory conditions like psoirasis, acne, and arthritis. — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, "Why the Dead Sea Should Be at the Top of Every Beauty Junkie's Travel List," 5 Sep. 2018 Her mother, rendered a shut-in by arthritis, didn’t have enough money for assisted-living facilities. — Heather Gillers, WSJ, "‘I Was Hoping to Be Retired’: The Cost of Supporting Parents and Adult Children," 16 Nov. 2018 One surgeon addressed an injury in Young’s shoulder, caused by arthritis and overuse. — Liz Szabo, Washington Post, "Sticker Shock Jolts Oklahoma Patient: $15,076 For Four Tiny Screws," 14 May 2018 Arlan Lewis, nearly 78 years old and hobbled by arthritis in his right hip, remembers feeling disoriented when a taxi dropped him in front of Sacramento’s Union Gospel Mission one afternoon last month. — Cynthia Hubert, sacbee, "‘It was a scary thing.’ Hospital dumps senior at homeless shelter. He’s not the first," 8 Jan. 2018 Symptoms include include fever, rash, facial paralysis, and arthritis. — Kara Driscoll, ajc, "Lyme disease: 7 questions answered about tick-borne infections," 7 May 2018 What’s more, making nettles a regular part of the diet helps quell allergies and arthritis. — Sunset, "Top 10 Medicinal Plants You Can Grow at Home," 22 Jan. 2018 If untreated, the infection can spread and cause more serious health problems, including arthritis, heart palpitations and brain inflammation. — Sumathi Reddy, WSJ, "New Effort for Lyme Disease Vaccine Draws Early Fire," 9 July 2018

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arthritis

noun

English Language Learners Definition of arthritis

medical : a disease that causes the joints of the body to become swollen and painful

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arthritis

noun

ar·thri·tis | \ är-ˈthrī-təs

Kids Definition of arthritis

: a condition in which the joints are painful and swollen

arthritis

noun

ar·thri·tis | \ är-ˈthrīt-əs

plural arthritides\ -ˈthrit-ə-ˌdēz

Medical Definition of arthritis

: inflammation of joints due to infectious, metabolic, or constitutional causes also : a specific arthritic condition (as gouty arthritis or psoriatic arthritis)