Biology Support & Movement SZABMU 2023
PMDC Verified Question 42 of 75
A condition in which a joint becomes swollen painful and immoveable is called:
A
Spondylosis
B
Arthritis
C
Sciatica
D
Rickets
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Official Correct Choice:
Option B: Arthritis
Concept:

Pathologies of the articulation system.

Formula:

N/A (Conceptual)

Solution:

  • The universal medical term for the acute or chronic inflammation of a joint—resulting in severe swelling, deep pain, and eventual loss of mobility—is Arthritis.


  • This includes various sub-forms like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gouty arthritis.


Why other options are incorrect:

Spondylosis is spinal degeneration. Sciatica is the compression/inflammation of the sciatic nerve. Rickets is a bone-softening disease caused by extreme Vitamin D deficiency in children.

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