ἀρθρῖτις

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

Formed as: ἄρθρον (árthron, joint) +‎ -ῖτις (-îtis), as if the feminine of *ἀρθρίτης (arthrítēs), though no such form is attested.

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Adjective

ἀρθρῖτῐς (arthrîtis) (genitive ἀρθρῑ́τῐδος) f, third

  1. (medicine) disease of or in the joint

Usage notes

  • This adjective exists only in the feminine.

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