How Do You Spell ARTHRITISM?
Pronunciation: [ˈɑːθɹɪtˌɪzəm] (IPA) 
Correct spelling for the English word "arthritism" is [ˈɑːθɹɪtˌɪzəm], [ˈɑːθɹɪtˌɪzəm], [ˈɑː_θ_ɹ_ɪ_t_ˌɪ_z_ə_m] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Pronunciation: [ˈɑːθɹɪtˌɪzəm] (IPA)
Correct spelling for the English word "arthritism" is [ˈɑːθɹɪtˌɪzəm], [ˈɑːθɹɪtˌɪzəm], [ˈɑː_θ_ɹ_ɪ_t_ˌɪ_z_ə_m] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Arthritism is a term used in medical contexts to describe a general and non-specific state or condition of having arthritis. Arthritis itself refers to various inflammatory disorders affecting the joints, characterized by symptoms such as joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced mobility. Arthritism encompasses the overall manifestation and progression of these arthritis-related conditions.
Arthritism can include various types of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, or ankylosing spondylitis. These different forms of arthritis have distinct causes, symptoms, and treatments, but they all fall under the umbrella of arthritism due to their shared characteristic of joint inflammation.
The term is derived from the word "arthritis" and the suffix "-ism," which is commonly used to indicate a state, condition, or doctrine. In this case, arthritism refers to the overall state or condition of having arthritis, without specifying the particular type of arthritis involved.
Arthritism is often used in discussions or medical reports to provide a broad description when the specific type of arthritis may be unknown, inconclusive, or not relevant to the context. It helps to acknowledge and refer to the general manifestations and implications of various arthritis-related conditions collectively.
A condition in which one is prone to various inflammatory processes of a gouty nature in the joints and skin.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
