Inflammation of both the cartilage and the joint, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced movement.
Combines 'chondro-' (cartilage) + 'arthro-' (joint) + '-itis' (inflammation), precisely identifying where inflammation is occurring.
This is what we often call osteoarthritis—the cartilage that cushions your joints wears away and becomes inflamed, which is why your knees and hips get creaky!
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