Inflammation of a joint. When joints are inflamed they can develop stiffness, warmth, swelling, redness and pain. There are over 100 types of arthritis. (see osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, gout, pseudogout).

A type of arthritis caused by inflammation, breakdown, and eventual loss of the cartilage of the joints. Degenerative arthritis is the most common form of arthritis, usually affecting the hands, feet, spine, and large weight-bearing joints, such as the hips and knees. Also known as osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease.

Joint inflammation caused by uric acid crystal deposits in the joint space. An attack is usually extremely painful. The uric acid crystals are deposited in the joint fluid (synovial fluid) and joint lining (synovial lining). Intense joint inflammation occurs as white blood cells engulf the uric acid crystals, causing pain, heat, and redness of the [..]

Inflammation of the joints associated with Lyme disease, a bacterial disease spread by ticks.

Joint inflammation that is associated with psoriasis. Psoriatic arthritis is a potentially destructive and deforming form of arthritis that affects approximately 10 percent of persons with psoriasis.

Like many people with chronic ailments, sufferers from arthritis are potentially vulnerable to proponents of "cure-all" treatments which are promoted as having great benefits, but in reality have no right to such claims.

Reiter's syndrome is also called "reactive arthritis" since it is thought to involve the immune system which is "reacting" to the presence of bacterial infections in the genital, urinary, or gastrointestinal systems. Accordingly, certain people's immune systems are genetically primed to react aberrantly when these area [..]

The combination of inflammation of the joints (arthritis), eyes (conjunctivitis), and GU (genitourinary) &/or GI (gastrointestinal) systems.

An autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation of joints. Rheumatoid disease can also involve inflammation of tissues in other areas of the body, such as the lungs, heart, and eyes. Because it can affect multiple organs of the body, rheumatoid arthritis is referred to as a systemic illness. Although rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic il [..]

A form of arthritis that causes chronic inflammation of the spine.

See: Arthritis, systemic-onset juvenile rheumatoid (Still's disease).

A form of joint disease in children whose systemic signs and symptoms include high intermittent fever, a salmon-colored skin rash, swollen lymph glands, enlargement of the liver and spleen, inflammation of the lungs (pleuritis), and inflammation around the heart (pericarditis). The arthritis itself may not be immediately apparent, but in time it su [..]

A disease that causes inflammation and pain in the joints.

Chronic inflammation of a joint, usually accompanied by pain and often by changes in structure.

A medical condition in which the joints become inflamed and causes a great deal of pain.

Inflammation (swelling) of a joint or a state characterized by inflammation of joints. See the Arthritis page for additional information.

"inflammation of a joint," 1540s, from medical Latin arthritis, from Greek (nosos) arthritis "(disease) of the joints," from arthritis, fem. of arthrites (adj.) "pertaining to [..]

inflammation of a joint often resulting in pain and stiffness.

Inflammation of joints; swelling, pain and decreased mobility are typical symptoms.

A group of disorders in which there is inflammation

The inflammation of the body's joints, causing pain, swelling and difficulty in body movement.

inflammation of a joint or joints (arthritic) of or pertaining to arthritis; "my creaky old joints"; "rheumy with age and grief" Arthritis (from Gre [..]

A group of disorders in which there is inflammation of the joints, which can become stiff, painful, swollen or deformed. The two main types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis

Inflammation of a joint usually characterized by swelling, pain and restriction of motion.

n. any inflammation of a joint, often accompanied by pain, and muscle and bone stiffness around the affected joint. There are several identified types of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, whi [..]

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An inflammatory condition, causing pain, discomfort and stiffness in the joints.

Inflammation of a joint. An increase in the amount of synovial fluid in the joint is a result of this inflammation. Accumulation of synovial fluid in the fetlock joint is called a "wind puff" [..]

swelling, redness, warmth, and pain of the joints, the places where two bones meet, such as the elbow or knee. There are more than 100 types of arthritis. The two most common types of arthritis are os [..]

a disease that causes the joints to become swollen and crippled

Arthritis is joint pain that is caused by inflammation of one or more joints and the breakdown of cartilage. Cartilage normally protects the joint like a shock absorber and allows for smooth movement. [..]

(n) inflammation of a joint or joints

  Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints  and it involves the breakdown of cartilage. Cartilage normally protects a joint, allowing it to move smoothly. Cartilage also absorbs shock when pres [..]

A condition in which joints are inflamed, causing pain, stiffness, swelling, and sometimes loss of movement.

View Arthritis Videos Arthritis is a condition that involves an inflammation of the joints. Common arthritic conditions include rheumatoid arthritis, septic arthritis, and osteoarthritis. In the spine [..]

Inflammation of a joint, a general term for many specific forms of arthritis.

A branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis.

Inflammation of joints (19thC)

inflammation of a joint causing pain, swelling and stiffness. The pain in the joints can be called arthralgia.

Inflammation of a joint. An increase in the amount of synovial fluid in the joint is a result of this inflammation. Accumulation of synovial fluid in the fetlock joint is called a wind puff or wind ga [..]

This is what happens when joints — the places where bones meet — get painful, swollen, and stiff. Someone with arthritis may find it painful to move his joints. Arthritis may occur when a person has l [..]

An experimental model of arthritis that is induced by injecting adjuvants. These adjuvants generally consists of a mixture of Light Paraffin oil, emulsifying agent, and infective agents or Antigens, s [..]

An experimental model of arthritis that is induced by injecting Collagen to stimulate the immune response.

A progressive, degenerative joint Disease, the most common form of arthritis, especially in older Persons. The Disease is thought to result not from the Aging process but from biochemical changes and [..]

ARTHRITIS that is induced in experimental Animals. Immunological methods and infectious agents can be used to develop experimental arthritis models. These methods include injections of stimulators of [..]

Arthritis, especially of the great toe, as a result of Gout. Acute Gouty arthritis often is precipitated by Trauma, Infection, Surgery, etc. The initial attacks are usually monoarticular but later att [..]

Arthritis caused by Bacteria; Rickettsia; Mycoplasma; Viruses; Fungi; or Parasites.

Rheumatoid Arthritis of Children occurring in three major subtypes defined by the symptoms present during the first six months following onset: systemic-onset (Still's Disease, Juvenile-Onset), p [..]

A type of inflammatory arthritis associated with Psoriasis, often involving the axial joints and the peripheral terminal interphalangeal joints. It is characterized by the presence of HLA-B27-associat [..]

An aseptic, inflammatory arthritis developing secondary to a primary extra-articular Infection, most typically of the Gastrointestinal Tract or Urogenital System. The initiating trigger pathogens are [..]

A febrile Disease occurring as a delayed sequela of Infections with Streptococcus pyogenes. It is characterized by multiple focal inflammatory lesions of the Connective Tissue structures, such as the [..]

A chronic systemic Disease, primarily of the joints, marked by inflammatory changes in the Synovial Membranes and articular structures, widespread fibrinoid degeneration of the Collagen fibers in mese [..]

Inflammation of the joints of the Spine, the intervertebral articulations.

Disease involving inflammation of a joint or joints in the body.

ARTHRITIS that is induced in experimental animals. Immunological methods and infectious agents can be used to develop experimental arthritis models. These methods include injections of stimulators of [..]

Arthritis, especially of the great toe, as a result of gout. Acute gouty arthritis often is precipitated by trauma, infection, surgery, etc. The initial attacks are usually monoarticular but later att [..]

Arthritis caused by BACTERIA; RICKETTSIA; MYCOPLASMA; VIRUSES; FUNGI; or PARASITES.

Rheumatoid arthritis of children occurring in three major subtypes defined by the symptoms present during the first six months following onset: systemic-onset (Still's Disease, Juvenile-Onset), p [..]

Syndrome in which psoriasis is associated with arthritis, often involving inflammation in terminal interphalangeal joints. A rheumatoid factor is not usually present in the sera of affected individual [..]

An abacterial form of arthritis developing after infection at a site distant from the affected joint or joints. The causative bacteria cannot be cultured from synovial specimens but bacterial antigens [..]

A chronic systemic disease, primarily of the joints, marked by inflammatory changes in the synovial membranes and articular structures, widespread fibrinoid degeneration of the collagen fibers in mese [..]

Severe inflammation of the joints, often suffered by older dogs. Affected dogs may have difficulty standing after lying down for a while. Keep your dog near his or her ideal weight to avoid strain on [..]

Inflammation of a joint; often characterized by swelling, pain, and redness.

A condition involving inflammation of the joints. Cats most often suffer from osteoarthritis associated with old age, or previous injury to the joint. Other types of arthritis can also affect cats and [..]

A disease that causes inflammation and pain in the joints.

 A medical condition characterized by inflammation of the joints which results in pain and difficulty moving.

inflammation of the joints that causes swelling, stiffness, and pain

A medical condition characterized by inflammation of the joints which results in pain and difficulty moving.

Inflammation of joint.

This is a common disorder that is characterised by joint inflammation and stiffness. A number of factors can contribute to this condition including infection, trauma and age.  Examples of arthritis include osteoarthritis, which involves degeneration of the joints, and rheumatoid arthritis which is a type of autoimmune condition.

A rheumatism of the joints, which could be any of a variety of disorders marked by inflammation, degeneration, or metabolic derangement of the connective tissue structures of the body.

Inflammation of joint, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness.

This is a common disorder that is characterised by joint inflammation and stiffness. A number of factors can contribute to this condition including infection, trauma and age.  Examples of arthritis in [..]

a condition characterized by inflammation of and damage to the tissues of the joints.

A disease characterized by joint inflammation. Joint injury can be caused by trauma or by the wear and tear of aging. The general term arthritis includes over 100 kinds of diseases, most of which last [..]

A disease of inflammation in the joints that may be associated with pain, stiffness, swelling, and redness as well as deformities of those affected joints.

Inflammation of a joint usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and sometimes change in structure.

The inflammation of the body's joints, causing pain, swelling and difficulty in body movement.

inflammation or swelling of the joints.

inflammation of a joint, usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and sometimes change in structure.

A disease causing painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints

arthritis

The inflammation of joints.

[arthr-, joint + itis, inflamation] (n) a non-specific term referring to any type of joint inflammation. There are many different types of arthritis. The three most common ones are osteoarthritis (by [..]