arthritis
noun
ar·thri·tis
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plural arthritides\ -ˈthri-tə-ˌdēz
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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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Bennett said Cosentyx is about 90% as effective as Enbrel in controlling his psoriasis and a related form of arthritis. — John Fauber, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "A drug's most dangerous side effects often aren't discovered until it's on the market," 18 July 2019 The disease wasn't even truly discovered and named until 1977, when two women in Old Lyme, Connecticut, reported symptoms of arthritis. — al.com, "Secret government tick experiment created Lyme disease, congressman claims," 18 July 2019 Ads for this injectable drug, which treats several forms of arthritis, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, and more, aired 46,526 times from Jan. 1 through July 15, according to iSpot.tv, which tracks national ad campaigns. — Fortune, "How the World’s Biggest Companies Fight to Stay Ahead," 22 July 2019 For others who are battling arthritis or the wear and tear of age, there are a range of options that include different watering or harvesting methods, rigging additional lighting to tractors for improved visibility. — Washington Post, "Technology, temporary help keeps farmers on job longer," 20 July 2019 For example, its chief medical officer, Dr. Chris Centeno, published a small study last year that found patients with knee arthritis who received bone marrow and platelets fared better than those randomly assigned to exercise therapy. — STAT, "Employers are steering workers toward a controversial stem cell therapy," 20 June 2019 For example, its chief medical officer, Dr. Chris Centeno, published a small study last year that found patients with knee arthritis who received bone marrow and platelets fared better than those randomly assigned to exercise therapy. — Time, "Employers Are Steering Workers Toward Controversial Stem Cell Therapies," 19 June 2019 Global sales of Humira, which treats arthritis and other conditions, rose only 0.5% to $4.92 billion in the quarter. — Kimberly Chin, WSJ, "Drug Maker AbbVie Swings to Loss on Charge from Stemcentrx Deal," 25 Jan. 2019 Earlier this month, the singer posted an extensive chart of foods recommended to help with various conditions — including arthritis, high blood pressure, and diabetes. — Helen Murphy, PEOPLE.com, "Britney Spears Posts Video of Herself Working Out to Her Cover of 'Tom's Diner'," 13 July 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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More Definitions for arthritis
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·thri·tis
| \ är-ˈthrī-təs
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Kids Definition of arthritis
: a condition in which the joints are painful and swollen
arthritis
noun
ar·thri·tis
| \ är-ˈthrīt-əs
\
\
plural arthritides\ -ˈthrit-ə-ˌdēz
\
\
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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