| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| arthritis | inflammation of the joints |
| arthritides | ARTHRITIS, inflammation of the joints |
| arthritises | ARTHRITIS, inflammation of the joints |
| spondylitis | Inflammation of the joints of the backbone |
| 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 |
| rheumatism | Any disease marked by inflammation and pain in the joints, muscles, or fibrous tissue, esp. rheumatoid arthritis |
