How to Pronounce Lupus Arthritis
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Lupus Arthritis Pronunciation
LOO-pus ar-THRY-tis
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
LOO
stress here
pus ar
THRY
stress here
tis
4 syllables
What is Lupus Arthritis?
Joint inflammation occurring as one of the most common manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus, causing intermittent or chronic arthralgia and arthritis, most often affecting the small joints of the hands, wrists, and knees symmetrically; unlike rheumatoid arthritis, it is typically non-erosive.
Questions About Lupus Arthritis
How do you pronounce 'lupus arthritis'?
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Lupus arthritis is pronounced LOO-pus ar-THRY-tis. The first word rhymes with 'soup us,' and the second word sounds like 'ar' (like the letter R) followed by 'THRY' (like 'try' with an 'th' sound) and 'tis' (rhymes with 'this').
Which syllable gets the stress when you say 'lupus arthritis'?
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The first syllable of each word gets the stress: LOO-pus and ar-THRY-tis. A common mistake is stressing the second syllable of lupus (lu-PUS), but the correct way puts the emphasis on LOO at the beginning.
How many syllables are in 'lupus arthritis'?
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There are five syllables total: LU-pus ar-THRY-tis. The word 'lupus' has two syllables, and 'arthritis' has three syllables.
What does the word 'lupus' mean by itself?
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'Lupus' is actually a Latin word that means 'wolf.' It was chosen as a medical term because doctors thought the rash that sometimes appears with this condition looked like a wolf had scratched the skin.
What does the word 'arthritis' mean?
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'Arthritis' comes from two Greek word parts: 'arthro-' meaning 'joint' and '-itis' meaning 'inflammation.' So arthritis literally means 'joint inflammation.'
What does 'lupus arthritis' mean in plain English?
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Lupus arthritis means joint swelling and pain that happens in people who have lupus. It most commonly affects the smaller joints like those in your hands, wrists, and knees.
What other medical words share the root 'arthro-' with arthritis?
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Words like 'arthropod' (an animal with jointed legs), 'arthroplasty' (surgery on a joint), and 'arthroscopy' (looking inside a joint) all contain the 'arthro-' root meaning 'joint.'
Can you use 'lupus arthritis' in a sentence?
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Here's an example: 'The doctor explained that lupus arthritis was causing the patient's joint pain.' This sentence shows how the term is used when talking about this condition in a medical conversation.