arthritis
Translation
arthritis
Examples
She suffers from severe arthritis in her hands.
She suffers from severe arthritis in her hands.
Arthritis is a common condition in older people.
Arthritis is a common condition in older people.
Grammar Patterns
to suffer from ((arthritis)) She suffers from arthritis.
to have ((arthritis)) in (one's body part) She has arthritis in her hands.
Similar Words
Synonyms: joint inflammation; Related: rheumatism
Etymology
From Greek 'arthron' (joint) + '-itis' (inflammation). It means 'inflammation of the joint'.
Memory Tips
Remember that '-itis' means inflammation, as in 'bronchitis'. 'Arthr-' relates to joints.