arthritis
/ΙΛ(ΙΉ)ΞΈΛΙΉaΙͺtΙͺs/
B2 Β· Upper Int.β
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Simple Meaning
a medical problem that makes your joints hurt and swell
When to Use
π¬Daily Conversationπ°News & MediaπAcademic Writing
Upper Intermediate β fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
βMy grandmother has arthritis in her hands, so it's hard for her to open jars.β
βThe doctor gave me some exercises to help with my knee arthritis.β
Learning Path
βΆFull Definition
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.
Related Words
Synonyms:
joint paininflammation
Word Family:
arthritisarthriticarthritically