A disease that involves inflammation of the joints is called:

A) arthritis.
B) bursitis.
C) kyphosis.
D) osteoporosis.


A
Explanation:
A) Correct.
B) Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa.
C) Kyphosis is a humpback condition.
D) Osteoporosis is loss of bone density.

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