Arthritis affects nearly 1 in 3 people . It can appear in various
forms, from
Arthritis of various joints to rheumatoid
arthritis,
osteoarthritis, and beyond. Every form has one thing in common: It
causes pain. This medical dictionary covers the terms used in the
report,
arthritis: Keeping your joints healthy,
and includes details on arthritis and its symptoms, treatments,
medications, causes, and its forms, such as arthritis of the knee or
hip, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis.antibodies: Proteins produced by white blood cells to fight viruses, bacteria, and other foreign invaders.antigen: A foreign protein or carbohydrate complex that causes an immune response.articular
cartilage: Tough, rubbery tissue that forms the surface of bones within joints.
autoimmune disease: A condition caused when an individual’s immune system reacts against his or her own organs and tissues.bursitis: Inflammation of the bursae, fluid-filled
sacs that ease friction between tendons and bones (and tendons and
ligaments), causing swelling and pain.
cartilaginous joint: A joint that contains a tough cartilage plate that permits slight movement.
collagen: The main structural protein in connective tissue.