arthritis
nounHow many syllables in arthritis?
There are 3 syllables in the word arthritis.How to pronounce arthritis:
Definition of arthritis:
- arthritis (noun):
- a specific arthritic condition
- inflammation of a joint or joints.
- inflammation of joints due to infectious, metabolic, or constitutional causes
Synonyms for arthritis:
atrophic arthritis
degenerative arthritis
degenerative joint disease
gout
gouty arthritis
inflammatory disease
rheumatism
rheumatoid arthritis
spondylarthritis
urarthritis
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