Arthritic Disorders

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Across
  1. 3. This connective tissue becomes worn down
  2. 5. Calcification of surrounding cartilage reduces its thickness and destroys the _________ matrix
  3. 6. Degradation of cartilage and bone is preceded by ________ cell activation and synovial cell hyperplasia
  4. 10. ________ of joints
Down
  1. 1. This kind of arthritis is an autoimmune disease, affecting the lining of joints
  2. 2. Most common form of arthritis
  3. 4. Sudden, severe attacks of swelling, pain and redness in one or more joints
  4. 7. Causes increased ________ and decreased range of motion
  5. 8. Septic arthritis is an inflammatory response to a bacterial ________
  6. 9. Type of arthritis triggered by an infection in another part of the body