arthritis

noun

ar·​thri·​tis är-ˈthrī-təs 

plural arthritides är-ˈthri-tə-ˌdēz 

: inflammation of joints due to infectious, metabolic, or constitutional causes

also : a specific arthritic condition

Examples of arthritis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Recent research from the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine found up to 40% of pet dogs may suffer from arthritis. —Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024

What to Know for Safe Holiday Decorating Types of Mistletoe European mistletoe (Viscum album) has a long history of use to treat human arthritis and asthma as well as incidents of moderate to severe poisoning. —Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024

Rarely, salmonellosis can result in bacteria getting into the bloodstream, which can cause more severe illnesses such as infected blood vessels, heart inflammation and arthritis. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024

One happy customer reported that their dog’s mobility and energy levels improved noticeably after giving them these treats for arthritis pain. —Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Late Latin arthrītis "pain in the joints," borrowed from Greek arthrītid-, arthrîtis "of the joints" (arthrîtis nósos "disease of the joints"), (as a noun) "gout," from árthron "joint, articulation" + -ītis -itis — more at arthro-

First Known Use

1543, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing arthritis

• anti-arthritis
• reactive arthritis
• rheumatoid arthritis

Kids Definition

arthritis

noun

ar·​thri·​tis är-ˈthrīt-əs 

: inflammation of the joints

arthritic

-ˈthrit-ik

adjective or noun

Medical Definition

arthritis

noun

ar·​thri·​tis är-ˈthrīt-əs 

plural arthritides -ˈthrit-ə-ˌdēz 

: inflammation of joints due to infectious, metabolic, or constitutional causes

also : a specific arthritic condition (as gouty arthritis or psoriatic arthritis)