Rheumatic diseases that affect synovial joints typically result in the development of?

Rheumatic diseases that affect synovial joints primarily lead to arthritis. This term encompasses a group of conditions that cause inflammation of the joints, resulting in symptoms such as pain, swelling, and stiffness. The inflammation is often due to an autoimmune response, where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks joint tissues.

Arthritis is distinct from other options in that it specifically refers to inflammation of the joints, which is characteristic of various rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and gout. Unlike osteoarthrosis, which is more about wear and tear on the joints typically related to aging, arthritis directly involves inflammatory processes.

Conditions like tendinitis and bursitis affect different structures associated with joints. Tendinitis refers to the inflammation of tendons, while bursitis involves inflammation of the bursa, small fluid-filled sacs that cushion joints. Both of these conditions can be caused by overuse or trauma but are not classified under the primary effects of rheumatic diseases impacting the synovial joint itself. Therefore, the correct answer emphasizes the inflammatory nature and direct impact on synovial joints caused by rheumatic diseases.