| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| arthritis | Painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints |
| gout | a metabolic disease marked by a painful inflammation of the joints, deposits of urates in and around the joints, and usually an excessive amount of uric acid in the blood |
| osteoarthritis | Degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone, most common from middle age onward. It causes pain and stiffness, esp. in the hip, knee, and thumb joints |
| fibrositis | Inflammation of fibrous connective tissue, typically affecting the back and causing stiffness and pain |
| laryngitis | Inflammation of the larynx, typically resulting in huskiness or loss of the voice, harsh breathing, and a painful cough |
| cystitis | Inflammation of the urinary bladder. It is often caused by infection and is usually accompanied by frequent, painful urination |
