Definition

Describing something that works against or helps to prevent arthritis, a condition that causes pain and swelling in the joints.

Example

The doctor recommended an antiarthritis medication to help reduce the patient's joint pain.

Conversation

I just started using this new cream that claims to be antiarthritis.

Oh really? Does it actually work for you?

Yeah, my joints feel so much better since I began applying it.

That's awesome! I might need to try it if it helps.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antiarthritis → It is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "arthritis" (from Greek "arthron", meaning joint, and "itis", meaning inflammation). The word describes a condition or treatment that works against joint inflammation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'anti-' meaning against and 'arthritis' referring to joint inflammation — so antiarthritis means something that fights against joint inflammation.

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