Which term means inflammation of the joints?

• A. Arthritis
• B. Atrophy
• C. Algorithm
• D. Adjuncts

Answer: (A)

Arthritis is the term for inflammation of the joints. The word combines arthr-, meaning joint, with -itis, meaning inflammation, so it literally describes the inflammatory condition of a joint. That makes it a perfect fit for the question.

The other terms describe different things: atrophy refers to wasting away or shrinking of tissue, algorithm is a step-by-step procedure, and adjuncts are things added to support another item or process. None of these describe joint inflammation, which is why arthritis is the best answer.