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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

Koufax pitched with an arthritic arm that he soaked in ice for hours after every game.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2025

The study found that treating arthritic mice with RvT4 reduced blood vessel inflammation by re-programming macrophages -- a group of white blood cells that accumulate in the diseased vessels -- to release stored lipids.

From Science Daily Feb. 5, 2024

As Cliff talked, he stared at the ground and twisted his arthritic fingers, one over the other like he was crossing them all for good luck.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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