noun
- Plural of arthropathy; diseases or disorders affecting the joints, characterized by inflammation, degeneration, or dysfunction.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Commonly used in medical contexts to describe joint conditions
Examples
- The rheumatologist specializes in treating various arthropathies affecting the hands and knees.
- Degenerative arthropathies become more common as people age.
- Inflammatory arthropathies such as rheumatoid arthritis require early intervention.
- The patient's arthropathies were managed through physical therapy and medication.
- Several arthropathies can be triggered by autoimmune responses in the body.