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What is arthritis ? How is it caused?

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(i) Arthritis is the inflammation of the joints.
(ii) Arthritis may be caused due to - (a) Inflammation of synovial membrane, (b) Degeneration of articular cartilages , or (c ) Deposition of uric acid in the joints.
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