1. plural of arthritis; multiple instances or types of inflammation of the joints
Usage: Medical/clinical usage; typically used when discussing several cases or forms of joint inflammation

Examples

• The study examined different arthritises affecting the elderly population.
• Various arthritises can be treated with anti-inflammatory medications.
• Rheumatoid and osteoarthritic arthritises require different management approaches.
• The clinic specializes in diagnosing rare arthritises.
• Multiple arthritises may develop in patients with autoimmune conditions.