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Athristis

Description:

Athristis, also known as arthritis, refers to a medical condition involving inflammation and swelling of joints, leading to pain and stiffness. It affects millions of individuals worldwide and can significantly impact their quality of life.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 (Noun):

Arthritis as a general term for different types of joint inflammation.

Sample Sentence: My grandmother has been diagnosed with athristis and is now seeking treatment options.

Sense 2 (Noun):

Rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disorder causing chronic inflammation of the joints.

Sample Sentence: The doctor prescribed medication to manage her athristis symptoms and slow down the progression of the disease.

Sense 3 (Noun):

Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease resulting from the breakdown of cartilage.

Sample Sentence: Regular exercise and weight management play a crucial role in managing athristis and reducing pain.

Sense 4 (Adjective):

Describes something related to arthritis or joint inflammation.

Sample Sentence: The research focuses on developing innovative therapies for athristis patients.

Sense 5 (Verb):

To experience joint inflammation and pain.

Sample Sentence: After the accident, he began to athristis, and the discomfort made it challenging to perform daily activities.

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