arthritis
Translation
arthritis
Examples
My grandmother suffers from arthritis in her hands.
My grandmother suffers from arthritis in her hands.
Grammar Patterns
((to have/suffer from arthritis)) a medical condition in which the joints are swollen and painful My grandmother suffers from arthritis.
Similar Words
Synonyms: joint inflammation
Etymology
From Greek 'arthron' (joint) + '-itis' (a suffix denoting inflammation). Literally 'inflammation of the joint'.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-itis' often means inflammation in medical terms (e.g., bronchitis). 'Arthr-' relates to joints. So, 'arthr-itis' = joint inflammation.