B2 noun Neutral

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.

Beispiele

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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.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
arthritis
Adverb
arthritically
Adjektiv
arthritic
Verwandt
osteoarthritis
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Merkhilfe

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).

Schnelles Quiz

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

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: arthritis

Beispiele

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.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
arthritis
Adverb
arthritically
Adjektiv
arthritic
Verwandt
osteoarthritis

Häufige Kollokationen

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

Häufige Phrasen

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

Wird oft verwechselt mit

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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Nutzungshinweise

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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Häufige Fehler

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

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Merkhilfe

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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Wortherkunft

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

Grammatikmuster

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

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

Schnelles Quiz

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

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: arthritis

Ähnliche Wörter

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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