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osteoarthritis

UK //ˌɒstɪəʊɑːˈθraɪtɪs//US //ˌɑːstioʊɑːrˈθraɪtɪs//

词源

源自希腊语 'osteo-'(骨)和 'arthritis'(关节炎),字面意思是骨的关节炎。

noun

❶ 骨关节炎,一种常见的关节退行性疾病,主要表现为关节软骨磨损、疼痛和僵硬,多见于中老年人。

“My grandmother suffers from osteoarthritis in her knees.”

(我祖母的膝盖患有骨关节炎。)

“Regular exercise can help manage the symptoms of osteoarthritis.”

(定期锻炼有助于控制骨关节炎的症状。)

同义词:degenerative joint disease, wear-and-tear arthritis, OA

常见短语

osteoarthritis pain — 指由骨关节炎引起的关节疼痛,通常表现为慢性疼痛和活动受限。

“She takes medication to relieve her osteoarthritis pain.”

(她服药以缓解骨关节炎疼痛。)

severe osteoarthritis — 严重的骨关节炎,指关节损伤程度较高,症状明显影响日常生活。

“He may need surgery due to severe osteoarthritis in his hip.”

(由于髋关节严重骨关节炎,他可能需要手术。)