An obsolete term for inflammation of the joints of the hand. ... Synonym: chirarthritis. ... Origin: cheir-+ arthritis ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(ki″rahr-thri´tis) inflammation of the joints of the hand and fingers.
Type: Term Pronunciation: kī′rar-thrī′tis Definitions: 1. Obsolete term for inflammation of the joints of the hand. Synonyms: chirarthritis
cheirarthritis, chirarthritis Arthritis of the hand and fingers.