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.

Ejemplos

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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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
arthritis
Adverbio
arthritically
Adjetivo
arthritic
Relacionado
osteoarthritis
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Truco para recordar

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).

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: arthritis

Ejemplos

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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
arthritis
Adverbio
arthritically
Adjetivo
arthritic
Relacionado
osteoarthritis

Colocaciones comunes

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

Frases Comunes

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

Se confunde a menudo con

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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Notas de uso

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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Errores comunes

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

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Truco para recordar

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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Origen de la palabra

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

Patrones gramaticales

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

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: arthritis

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

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.

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