arthritis

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɑː(r)θˈr(a)ɪtɪs/

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Noun

Singular arthritis

Plural arthritides

1. (countable & uncountable) Arthritis is a disease that causes inflammation of a person's bone or body joint. It can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness and it is a condition that lasts for a long time.