Definition of arthritis in English: arthritis
noun mass noun A disease causing painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints.
Example sentences
‘Heart disease and arthritis are among the commonest conditions to affect quality of life.’ ‘Obesity is a risk factor for heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis and diabetes.’ ‘He became an alcoholic, and had diabetes and arthritis, which meant he had to use a walking stick.’ ‘Some people with psoriasis develop an inflammation of the joints known as psoriatic arthritis.’ ‘It can be used to relieve a number of illnesses from migraines to arthritis.’ ‘If the cartilage is worn away, by arthritis for example, it can make the joint painful and stiff.’ ‘It was hoped the drug would help arthritis, leukaemia and multiple sclerosis.’ ‘We get through our cancer and heart disease only to face arthritis, dementia, and osteoporosis.’ ‘For example, arthritis is a long-term condition that causes painful and stiff joints.’ ‘If the bunion develops as part of a more widespread arthritis, then other medication may be advised.’ ‘Yoga gives a lot of relief for those suffering from arthritis and pain in joints.’ ‘He has a passion for gardening that remains undiminished despite painful arthritis in his hands.’ ‘Mr Thomas said diabetes and arthritis had forced him to make the decision.’ ‘Bone and joint ailments such as arthritis and rheumatism are often reported too.’ ‘Older people may get pain in their jaw joint due to arthritis, when the joint becomes worn with age.’ ‘People say that it can help people with illnesses such as arthritis and Parkinson's syndrome.’ ‘I know of cases where cannabis has almost wiped out pain from such diseases as arthritis.’ ‘Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disorder and is the most common form of arthritis.’ ‘Smith told the jury that he had been in poor health for some years and suffered from asthma and arthritis.’ ‘The drug is now to be tested to see if it can help sufferers of Crohn's Disease and juvenile arthritis.’ Origin Mid 16th century: via Latin from Greek, from arthron ‘joint’. Arthritic was already used in late Middle English.