Meaning Of The Word Arthritis

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arthritis
uncountable noun: Arthritis is a medical condition in which the joints in someone's body are swollen and painful.

arthritis in American English
inflammation of a joint or joints, esp. as in rheumatoid arthritis
noun: acute or chronic inflammation of a joint, often accompanied by pain and structural changes and having diverse causes, as infection, crystal deposition, or injury

arthritis in British English
noun: inflammation of a joint or joints characterized by pain and stiffness of the affected parts, caused by gout, rheumatic fever, etc

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