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Arthritis

arthritis

noun ar-TREE-tis Rare
Body & Health Health & Illness

Origin: from Greek 'arthron' (joint) + '-itis'

Also means

joint inflammation

Usage Note

Arthritis denotes inflammatory joint disease, distinct from Arthrose (degenerative joint wear). Rheumatoide Arthritis is the most common form, an autoimmune condition affecting multiple joints symmetrically.

Examples

"Rheumatoide Arthritis verursacht geschwollene und steife Gelenke, besonders morgens."

Natural Translation

Rheumatoid arthritis causes swollen and stiff joints, especially in the morning.

Literal Translation

Rheumatoid arthritis causes swollen and stiff joints, especially in the morning.

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