"Artritis deformante" is a term used in the medical field to refer to "deforming arthritis." It is a condition characterized by joint inflammation and deformity.
This term is not very commonly used in everyday language; it is more often found in written medical documents or discussions among healthcare professionals.
Examples:
Mi abuela sufre de artritis deformante desde hace varios años.
My grandmother has been suffering from deforming arthritis for several years.
El médico me dijo que la artritis deformante puede causar daño irreparable en las articulaciones.
The doctor told me that deforming arthritis can cause irreversible damage to the joints.
Idiomatic Expressions:
In connection with "artritis deformante," there are no specific idiomatic expressions in Spanish. However, in the medical field, there are general expressions related to arthritis:
Estar en las garras de la artritis.
To be in the clutches of arthritis.
Sufrir artritis en silencio.
To suffer from arthritis in silence.
Etymology:
Artritis: From the Greek word "arthritis," which means "inflammation of the joints."
Deformante: From the Spanish verb "deformar" (to deform), which comes from the Latin "deformare."