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arthritis; joint inflammation
inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
関節炎で膝が痛い。
My knee hurts from arthritis.
年を取ると関節炎になりやすい。
You become more prone to arthritis as you age.
関節炎の治療を受けている。
I'm receiving treatment for arthritis.
MEDICAL TERM:
Combines 関節 (joint) + 炎 (inflammation).
TYPES:
- 変形性関節症 (osteoarthritis)
- 関節リウマチ (rheumatoid arthritis)
- 痛風 (gout - also causes joint inflammation)
SYMPTOMS:
- 痛み (pain)
- 腫れ (swelling)
- {こわばり} (stiffness)
RELATED:
- 関節 (joint)
- 軟骨 (cartilage)
- 炎症 (inflammation)