The word "arthrifuge" refers to a medication used to treat arthritis, specifically by reducing inflammation in the joints. Its spelling is derived from two Greek words, "arthro" meaning joint, and "fuge" meaning to drive away or remove. The pronunciation of "arthrifuge" is written in IPA phonetic transcription as [ɑːθrɪfjuːdʒ], with the stressed syllable "ri" pronounced as a long "i" sound, followed by a voiced "f" and "j" sound.