noun
- Plural of arthritis; multiple instances or types of inflammation of the joints.
Usage: Medical/technical term; Used in clinical and scientific contexts to refer to several arthritic conditions
Examples
- The patient presented with multiple arthritides affecting both knees and hips.
- Rheumatologists often encounter various arthritides in their practice.
- The study examined different arthritides and their treatment outcomes.
- Several arthritides can be managed with anti-inflammatory medications.