septic arthritis

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Definition of septic arthritis in English English dictionary

Acute inflammation of one or more joints caused by infection. Suppurative arthritis may follow certain bacterial infections; joints become swollen, hot, sore, and filled with pus, which erodes their cartilage, causing permanent damage if not promptly treated by giving antibiotics, draining the pus, and resting the joint. Nonsuppurative arthritis can accompany several diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi; joints become stiff, swollen, and painful to move. Treatment includes rest, drugs, and, in the case of tuberculosis, orthopedic care to prevent skeletal deformity

Hyphenation

sep·tic ar·thri·tis

Turkish pronunciation

septîk ärthraytıs

Pronunciation

/ˈseptək ärᴛʜˈrītəs/ /ˈsɛptɪk ɑːrθˈraɪtəs/