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‖ arthritis Path.|ɑːˈθraɪtɪs|
[L., a. Gr. ἀρθρῖτις, f. ἄρθρον joint: see -itis.]
General term for inflammation of the joints; spec. gout.
1544Phaër Regim. Lyfe (1546) L iij, Paine of the jointes..is generally called arthritis. 1753Chambers, Supp. s.v. Gout, A light arthritis is very often called a fit of the rheumatism. 1847–9Todd Cycl. Anat. & Phys. IV. 577/2 Chronic arthritis of the shoulder. |