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