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the medical term for inflammation of a joint and cartilage is arthrochondritis.
Sounds like it could be Arthritis You should speak with your doctor as the results of leaving arthritis untreated can lead to serous joint damage, or in the case of rheumatoid arthritis to problems with other organs and and tissues as well.

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What is the medical term meaning inflammation of a tendon by excessive or unusual use of the joints?

If there is inflammation of 2-4 joints it is oligoarthritis, if it is 5 or more then it is polyarthritis. Inflammation of more than one joint, especially if it is in similar joints on opposite sides of the body, can be an indicator of rheumatoid arthritis. However there are over a hundred different forms of arthritis and the best way to find out which is causing the problem is to be examined by a rheumatologist.


What is the correct spelling for inflammation of a joint?

You would say the joint was "swollen".


How acute inflammation impairs movement of joint?

Inflammation leads to pressure being put on nerves surrounding joints which in turn leads to pain. in the case of inflamation caused by an autoimune disease further chemicals are produced that exacerbate damage to surrounding areas leading to more pain cartilage damage and deformity. the smooth surfaces of the joint become rough as a result of damage and the body's attempt to effect repairs lead to deformity.


What is the medical term meaning pain in many joints?

Polyarthralgia. Poly- means many, arth- means joint, -algia is pain, arthralgia is joint pain. Usually the term polyarthralgia is used when five or more joints are affected. Another term used for joint pain is arthritis, which means inflammation "-itis" of the joint and can be caused by many different disorders, injuries, or infections. When multiple joints are inflamed, it could be called polyarthritis.


What is the medical term meaning Agent to alleviate joint pain?

Some people use glucosamine and chondroitin

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What is the medical term meaning abnormal stiffening of a joint?

Ankylosis.Stiffness in the joints in medical terminology is also often referred to as arthritis, if the stiffness is caused by inflammation from disease, injury, disorder or infection.If the stiffness results in total joint immobility it is called an ankylosed joint.


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The medical term meaning immobility of a joint is "ankylosis." This condition can result from injury, inflammation, or disease, leading to the fusion of the joint surfaces and restricting normal movement. Treatment may involve physical therapy, medications, or in some cases, surgery to restore mobility.


What is the medical term meaning joint injection?

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