English word arthritis comes from Ancient Greek ἄρθρον
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| ἄρθρον | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| ἀρθρῖτις | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| arthritis | English (eng) | Inflammation of a joint or joints causing pain and/or disability, swelling and stiffness, and due to various causes such as infection, trauma, degenerative changes or metabolic disorders. |