B2 noun ニュートラル

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.

例文

3 / 5
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.

語族

名詞
arthritis
副詞
arthritically
形容詞
arthritic
関連
osteoarthritis
💡

覚え方のコツ

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).

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: arthritis

例文

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.

語族

名詞
arthritis
副詞
arthritically
形容詞
arthritic
関連
osteoarthritis

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

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

よく混同される語

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.

📝

使い方のコツ

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.

⚠️

よくある間違い

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

💡

覚え方のコツ

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).

📖

語源

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

文法パターン

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

文化的な背景

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: arthritis

関連単語

unvolsion

C1

The process of deliberately detaching or withdrawing from a state of complex entanglement or involvement, often within social or systemic structures. It describes a conscious reversal of 'involution,' where one seeks to simplify or exit a convoluted situation.

circumpugible

C1

To systematically encircle and attack or challenge a target from all possible directions. This verb is often used to describe strategic military maneuvers or intense rhetorical debates where an opponent is overwhelmed from every side.

semidocable

C1

A semidocable is a technical component or data unit that possesses limited or conditional compatibility with a primary docking system or documentation framework. It typically designates an item that requires secondary manual verification or a specialized adapter to achieve full functional integration.

postgradism

C1

Postgradism refers to the sociocultural condition, mindset, or lifestyle associated with being a postgraduate student. It often describes the immersive academic environment or the tendency for individuals to remain in higher education for an extended period after completing their initial degree.

inurbtude

C1

To cause a person to lose their refined or sophisticated manners, typically by subjecting them to a rough or unpolished environment. It describes the process of becoming inurbane, socially coarse, or lacking in city-bred civility.

hypermaterness

C1

Characterized by or relating to an extreme, often overbearing state of maternal instinct and overprotectiveness. This term is used to describe a level of mothering that exceeds typical boundaries, potentially stifling the independence of the child.

decedance

C1

Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline, often associated with excessive indulgence in luxury, pleasure, or self-gratification. In modern contexts, it frequently describes things that are luxuriously rich or self-indulgent to the point of being excessive.

tricentcide

C1

Describing an act, event, or substance that results in the destruction or death of exactly three hundred distinct entities or individuals. It is also used in theoretical historical contexts to describe the catastrophic end of a three-hundred-year cycle or era.

autofugdom

C1

Describing a state of self-imposed isolation or the psychological condition of fleeing from one's own identity or social responsibilities. It characterizes a person or behavior focused on internal withdrawal and the avoidance of external reality to preserve a sense of self.

inplication

C1

To show that someone or something is involved in a crime, a scandal, or an undesirable situation. It can also refer to demonstrating that something is a contributing factor or cause of a specific outcome, typically a negative one.

役に立った?
まだコメントがありません。最初に考えをシェアしましょう!

無料で言語学習を始めよう

無料で始める