arthritis

noun

ar·​thri·​tis är-ˈthrī-təs 

plural arthritides är-ˈthri-tə-ˌdēz 

: 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

These properties work to reduce inflammation (swelling) and ease pain in people with inflammatory arthritis conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. —Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024

Pets can get dementia and arthritis, and treatments can include CBD oil, acupuncture, physical therapy and more. —Next Avenue, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024

Other studies indicate that ginger may help relieve arthritis symptoms, which are often exacerbated by inflammation. —Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 16 Sep. 2024

Traditionally, burning the wood or its resin and oil are used as a remedy for pain caused by ailments such as arthritis or to treat headaches, as well as to reduce inflammation, and stress. —Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 11 Oct. 2024

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

Phrases Containing arthritis

• anti-arthritis
• reactive arthritis
• rheumatoid arthritis

Kids Definition

arthritis

noun

ar·​thri·​tis är-ˈthrīt-əs 

: inflammation of the joints

arthritic

-ˈthrit-ik

adjective or noun

Medical Definition

arthritis

noun

ar·​thri·​tis är-ˈthrīt-əs 

plural arthritides -ˈthrit-ə-ˌdēz 

: inflammation of joints due to infectious, metabolic, or constitutional causes

also : a specific arthritic condition (as gouty arthritis or psoriatic arthritis)