arthritis

/ɑrˈθraɪtɪs/
noun
  1. A medical condition that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints of the body.
    • Regular exercise can help reduce the pain of arthritis.
    • The doctor prescribed anti-inflammatory medication for his arthritis.
    • My grandmother has arthritis in her knees and finds it hard to walk up stairs.
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