B2 noun محايد

arthritis

/ɑːrˈθraɪtɪs/

Arthritis is a medical condition characterized by the inflammation and swelling of one or more joints. It typically causes pain, stiffness, and decreased range of motion, often worsening with age.

أمثلة

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1

My grandmother uses a special jar opener because her arthritis makes it hard to grip small lids.

My grandmother uses a specific tool for jars because her joint inflammation makes it difficult to hold things tightly.

2

The patient's clinical history suggests the early onset of rheumatoid arthritis.

The medical records of the patient indicate that they are starting to show signs of a chronic joint disease.

3

My knees are killing me today; I think my arthritis is acting up because of the cold weather.

My knees hurt very much today; I believe my joint pain is becoming worse due to the low temperature.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
arthritis
ظرف
arthritically
صفة
arthritic
مرتبط
osteoarthritis
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the prefix 'arthro-' meaning 'joint' (like an architect building a structure) and the suffix '-itis' meaning 'inflammation' (like something being 'on fire' or ignited).

اختبار سريع

Low-impact exercises like swimming are often recommended for people with ______ to keep their joints moving without too much strain.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: arthritis

أمثلة

1

My grandmother uses a special jar opener because her arthritis makes it hard to grip small lids.

everyday

My grandmother uses a specific tool for jars because her joint inflammation makes it difficult to hold things tightly.

2

The patient's clinical history suggests the early onset of rheumatoid arthritis.

formal

The medical records of the patient indicate that they are starting to show signs of a chronic joint disease.

3

My knees are killing me today; I think my arthritis is acting up because of the cold weather.

informal

My knees hurt very much today; I believe my joint pain is becoming worse due to the low temperature.

4

Recent clinical trials demonstrate that biological therapies can slow the structural damage caused by arthritis.

academic

New scientific studies show that certain medical treatments can reduce the physical harm to joints resulting from this condition.

5

We need to ensure our office furniture is ergonomic to accommodate employees with conditions like arthritis.

business

We must provide comfortable office equipment to help staff members who suffer from joint stiffness and pain.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
arthritis
ظرف
arthritically
صفة
arthritic
مرتبط
osteoarthritis

تلازمات شائعة

severe arthritis a very serious or painful case of joint inflammation
rheumatoid arthritis a specific autoimmune form of the disease
arthritis flare-up a sudden period of increased symptoms and pain
treat arthritis to give medical care or medicine for the condition
develop arthritis to start suffering from the condition as one gets older

العبارات الشائعة

inflammatory arthritis

a type of arthritis characterized by swelling and heat

degenerative arthritis

arthritis caused by the wearing down of joint tissue

juvenile arthritis

arthritis that affects children and teenagers

يُخلط عادةً مع

arthritis vs arthralgia

Arthralgia refers specifically to the symptom of pain in a joint, while arthritis is the disease involving inflammation.

arthritis vs arthritides

This is the rare plural form of arthritis, used in medical texts to refer to multiple types of the disease.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

The word is almost always used as an uncountable noun in general English. When referring to a person, you 'have' arthritis or 'suffer from' arthritis.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often use 'arthritis' as an adjective (e.g., 'my arthritis hands'), but the correct adjective form is 'arthritic'.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the prefix 'arthro-' meaning 'joint' (like an architect building a structure) and the suffix '-itis' meaning 'inflammation' (like something being 'on fire' or ignited).

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أصل الكلمة

From the Greek 'arthron' (joint) and the medical suffix '-itis' (inflammation).

أنماط نحوية

uncountable noun often preceded by a specific type (e.g., septic arthritis) can be used with the verb 'flare up'
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السياق الثقافي

In many Western cultures, arthritis is strongly associated with the challenges of an aging population and is a common topic in healthcare policy discussions.

اختبار سريع

Low-impact exercises like swimming are often recommended for people with ______ to keep their joints moving without too much strain.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: arthritis

كلمات ذات صلة

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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