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arthrite

arthritis

noun ar-TREET Rare
Body & Health Health & Illness

Origin: Greek arthron (joint) + -itis (inflammation)

Usage Note

Arthrite refers specifically to joint inflammation, while arthrose (f) is the separate French term for osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) — learners often confuse the two. Arthrite rhumatoïde is rheumatoid arthritis. The condition is treated with anti-inflammatoires and, in severe cases, corticoïdes.

Examples

"Sa grand-mère souffre d'arthrite dans les mains."

Natural Translation

His grandmother suffers from arthritis in her hands.

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