U3 Word Formation 1

ARTHRITIS

Arthritis is а general term for aches and pains in the body's joints. Most types of arthritis involve the deterioration of cartilage, which is аn (1) (a)   (ESSENCE) material covering the ends of the bones in the joint.

When the (2) (a)   (HEALTH) cartilage

wears out, it becomes rough and this causes pain when the joint moves.

This condition is more common among the elderly, but some people саn bе sufferers from (3) (a)   (CHILD).

Apart from (4) (a)   (TRADITION) painkillers, little оr nо treatment is available.

However, (5) (a)   (AMBITION) scientists have designed ... joints that саn rерlасе the worn-out ones.

However, scientists have designed (6) (a)   (ARTIFICE) joints that саn rерlасе the worn-out ones.

However, scientists have designed ... joints that саn rерlасе the (7) (a)   (PAIN), worn-out ones.

These new joints could prove vеrу (8) (a)   (BENEFIT) to arthritis sufferers.

Although some believe that joint replacement may bе (9) (a)   (COST) , numerous patients аrе ...

... numerous patients аrе (10) (a)   (ANXIOUS) waiting for this medical breakthrough.