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arthritic

[ahr-thrit-ik] / ɑrˈθrɪt ɪk /




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Barney had previously visited Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, external, who starred in The Supervet, on a number of occasions, including to treat his arthritic joints.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

But in 2024, she underwent surgery to rebuild her arthritic right knee, if only to improve her day-to-day life in retirement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 7, 2026

“This is like a big bon voyage to my old arthritic hip,” he told O’Brien.

From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2025

An arthritic joint may be uncomfortable to strength train, but inactivity leads to stiffness, which can make pain worse.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2024

Esvans Harth rem ir Estraven was an old man, past seventy, crippled by an arthritic disease of the hips.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin




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