Arthritis (Noun)
Meaning
Inflammation of a joint or joints.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed her with arthritis after examining her swollen and painful knee joint.
- He had been experiencing symptoms of arthritis in his hands for several years before seeking medical attention.
- The patient was prescribed medication to manage the inflammation caused by her rheumatoid arthritis.
- Regular exercise can help alleviate the symptoms of osteoarthritis in older adults.
- The combination of cold weather and arthritis made it difficult for her to walk in the mornings.
Hyponyms
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative Arthritis
- Atrophic Arthritis
- Urarthritis
- Rheumatism
- Gouty Arthritis