arthritis
noun
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Definition of arthritis
: inflammation of joints due to infectious, metabolic, or constitutional causes
also
: a specific arthritic condition
Examples of arthritis in a Sentence
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Trying different products and dispensaries is key, adds Alexander, 57, who has arthritis. — Lisa J. Huriash, sun-sentinel.com, "Pot choices grow: Medical marijuana dispensaries swell across South Florida," 9 Aug. 2019 This behavior is more common in older cats that have arthritis. — Joan Morris, The Mercury News, "Why does Pleasanton cat keep changing her sleeping spots?," 24 July 2019 Later signs and symptoms include severe headaches, neck stiffness, arthritis with severe joint pain, facial palsy, nerve pain, shooting pains, problems with short-term memory. — Kara Driscoll, ajc, "Lyme disease: 7 questions answered about tick-borne infections," 7 May 2018 Similarly, frail older adults with multiple conditions such as diabetes, arthritis and cardiovascular disease may need significant assistance from family members or friends. — Kaiser Health News, oregonlive.com, "Donald Trump wants more kidney patients on home dialysis; here鈥檚 the reality of what it鈥檚 like," 25 Aug. 2019 Shoulder replacements have a far higher fail rate over a decade than knees because the bones are thinner and made far more fragile by trauma, arthritis and age, Wang said. — Meredith Cohn, baltimoresun.com, "3D printed hearts and joints? Doctors at UMMC, VA Hospital are starting with models," 24 July 2019 Lars Leetaru Mary Arnold needs both knees replaced and has two new hips because of arthritis. — New York Times, "How to Plan a Cruise for Travelers With Reduced Mobility," 16 July 2019 Risk factors for lymphedema include obesity, older age, and arthritis. — Christina Oehler, Health.com, "Wendy Williams Was Diagnosed With Lymphedema鈥揌ere's What That Means," 9 July 2019 For months, Wang has been beset by skin rashes, migraines, back pain from sleeping on the ground, and arthritis in his knee. — Laura Dean, The New Yorker, "The Threat of War Brings New Fears to an American Hostage in Iran," 24 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'arthritis.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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arthritis
noun
English Language Learners Definition of arthritis
medical
: a disease that causes the joints of the body to become swollen and painful
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arthritis
noun
ar路thri路tis
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Kids Definition of arthritis
: a condition in which the joints are painful and swollen
arthritis
noun
ar路thri路tis
| \ 盲r-藞thr墨t-蓹s
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plural arthritides\ -藞thrit-蓹-藢d膿z
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Medical Definition of arthritis
: inflammation of joints due to infectious, metabolic, or constitutional causes
also
: a specific arthritic condition (as gouty arthritis or psoriatic arthritis)
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