arthritis
/ɑː(ɹ)θˈɹaɪtɪs/
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Simple Meaning
一种使关节疼痛肿胀的医学问题。
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📰News & Media📚Academic Writing
Upper Intermediate — fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
“我奶奶的手有关节炎，所以她很难打开罐子。”
“医生给了我一些锻炼方法来缓解我的膝关节炎。”
Learning Path
▶Full 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.