Full Definition of FUGUE. 1. a: a musical composition in which one or two themes are repeated or imitated by successively entering voices and contrapuntally developed in a continuous interweaving of the voice parts b: something that resembles a fugue especially in interweaving repetitive elements. 2.
Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis happens when the cartilage in your joints breaks down causing pain, stiffness, and swelling. Pseudogout Pseudogout is a type of arthritis similar to gout, where crystals form in the joints, causing swelling and pain.
Itâs an autoimmune condition, in which your immune system attacks healthy tissue in your joints and skin. This results in inflammation, causing joint swelling, pain, and stiffness. Septic arthritis. Joint swelling can also result from an infection in your joints, caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. This type of joint swelling is called septic arthritis.