arthritis
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
3 de 5My 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.
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.
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.
Antónimos
Familia de palabras
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
My grandmother uses a special jar opener because her arthritis makes it hard to grip small lids.
everydayMy grandmother uses a specific tool for jars because her joint inflammation makes it difficult to hold things tightly.
The patient's clinical history suggests the early onset of rheumatoid arthritis.
formalThe medical records of the patient indicate that they are starting to show signs of a chronic joint disease.
My knees are killing me today; I think my arthritis is acting up because of the cold weather.
informalMy knees hurt very much today; I believe my joint pain is becoming worse due to the low temperature.
Recent clinical trials demonstrate that biological therapies can slow the structural damage caused by arthritis.
academicNew scientific studies show that certain medical treatments can reduce the physical harm to joints resulting from this condition.
We need to ensure our office furniture is ergonomic to accommodate employees with conditions like arthritis.
businessWe must provide comfortable office equipment to help staff members who suffer from joint stiffness and pain.
Antónimos
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
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
Arthralgia refers specifically to the symptom of pain in a joint, while arthritis is the disease involving inflammation.
This is the rare plural form of arthritis, used in medical texts to refer to multiple types of the disease.
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.
Errores comunes
Learners often use 'arthritis' as an adjective (e.g., 'my arthritis hands'), but the correct adjective form is 'arthritic'.
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).
Origen de la palabra
From the Greek 'arthron' (joint) and the medical suffix '-itis' (inflammation).
Patrones gramaticales
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
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