arthritis
noun/ɑrˈθraɪtɪs/
Frequency rank: #6,708 most common English word
Meaning
A medical condition causing inflammation and stiffness in the joints.
Example sentence
My grandmother has trouble walking because arthritis in her knees causes her a lot of pain.
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