pseudopolyarthrite rhizomélique
The English phrase polymyalgia rheumatica is translated into French as pseudopolyarthrite rhizomélique.
The phrase refers to the medical condition polymyalgia rheumatica.
Did you know?
- While 'polymyalgia' translates to 'many pains', the French term pseudopolyarthrite rhizomélique describes the disease by what it is not, rather than what it feels like.
- The word rhizomélique stems from the Greek roots 'rhizo', meaning 'root', and 'melos', meaning 'limb'.
- In a French clinical setting, doctors often shorten pseudopolyarthrite rhizomélique to the abbreviation PPR.
Examples in context
- Le patient est atteint de polymyalgie rhumatismale.The patient is suffering from polymyalgia rheumatica.
- Il a une pseudopolyarthrite rhizomélique.He has polymyalgia rheumatica.
- Le diagnostic est une pseudopolyarthrite rhizomélique.The diagnosis is polymyalgia rheumatica.
- Cette femme souffre de pseudopolyarthrite rhizomélique.This woman suffers from polymyalgia rheumatica.
Example conversation
A doctor is explaining a diagnosis to a patient's husband.
- HugoElle a une pseudopolyarthrite rhizomélique.She has polymyalgia rheumatica.
- ManonEst-ce que c'est grave ?Is it serious?
- HugoC'est une maladie inflammatoire.It is an inflammatory disease.
- ManonMerci pour l'explication.Thank you for the explanation.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rhizomélique, CC BY-SA 4.0.
