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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

Vonn had retired in 2019, her body battered by repeated crashes, her right knee arthritic.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 5, 2026

Perhaps surprisingly, given the inflammatory pathways discussed above, the researchers also found a heightened risk of arthritic disorders in patients using GLP-1 drugs, compared to usual treatment.

From Salon ● Jan. 24, 2025

Except for my arthritic hip — a byproduct of years of basketball — I feel fine.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2024

Kate did not sleep well when the arthritic pains were bad.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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