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some call it rheumatism.

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What another word for Arthritis?

some call it rheumatism.


What word means inflammation or irritation of a joint?

The word "arthritis" comes from the Greek arthron, meaning joint.


What is the root word of the word arthritis?

The root word of "arthritis" is "arthro-," which comes from the Greek word "arthron" meaning joint.


What is another name for gouty arthritis?

Gout's scientific name is metabolic arthritis


Was arthritis named after someone?

The term "Arthritis" comes from the greek word "Arhtron" for joint.


What does 'arth' mean in arthritis?

arthritis means inflammation of jointArthritis is a degenerative joint disease where the bodies immune system attacks the bones of the joints causing pain, inflammation, and mobility issues.


What type of arthritis is degenerative and creates bone spurs?

Degenerative arthritis is another name for Osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis will create bone spurs but then so will other forms of arthritis.


What people are vulnerable to arthritis?

arthritis in one form or another can strike just about anyone. The cause of most forms of arthritis is still not known so we can not predict where it may strike.


Which word likely has to do with an illness of the joints in the body?

Arthritis


How do you spell eyeritis?

It looks like you are trying to spell the word arthritis. Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints causing a lot of pain.


Facet joint arthropathy?

Think of arthropathy as just another word for arthritis or osteoarthritis. The facet joints are joints on either side of each level of the spine that alow for movement of the spine. Facet arthopathy is just arthritis of these joints and a term often used by people reading x-rays or MRIs. Facet arthrosis is also used meaning the same thing. Another general term for this type of arthritis is degenerative joint disease.


Which word most likely has to do with an illness of the joints in the body?

Arthritis