Arthritic: meaning, definitions and examples

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arthritic

 

[ ษ‘rหˆฮธrษชtษชk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical condition

Arthritic refers to a condition characterized by inflammation and pain in the joints, often associated with arthritis. This term can also describe the symptoms or effects related to arthritis, which may include swelling, stiffness, and decreased mobility. Individuals experiencing arthritic pain often find it challenging to perform daily tasks due to the discomfort they endure.

Synonyms

inflamed, joints-related, rheumatic

Examples of usage

  • She was diagnosed with arthritic knees.
  • His arthritic hands made it difficult to write.
  • They sought treatments for their arthritic conditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "arthritic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น artrรญtico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค เคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช rheumatisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ artritis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐั€ั‚ั€ะธั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ artrtyczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้–ข็ฏ€็‚Žใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท arthritique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ artrรญtico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท artritik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด€์ ˆ์—ผ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชู‡ุงุจ ุงู„ู…ูุงุตู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ artritickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ artritickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ณ่Š‚็‚Ž็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ artritiฤni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gigtar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ั‚ั€ะธั‚ั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒขแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ artrit

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ artrรญtico

Word origin

The word 'arthritic' comes from the Greek word 'arthron,' meaning 'joint,' combined with the Latin suffix '-itic,' which denotes 'pertaining to' or 'inflammation of.' The medical term arthritis, relating to inflammation of the joints, has been used since the 19th century to describe various conditions causing joint pain and dysfunction. As medical knowledge expanded, the term arthritic became a common descriptor for patients experiencing chronic symptoms associated with joint inflammation. By the late 20th century, the term evolved to encompass a broader range of symptoms and conditions related to joint health, making it a vital part of medical terminology.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,996, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.