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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 you did step on my arthritic foot.

From Salon ● Jul. 31, 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

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

So I desisted, just as I would have slowed down to an arthritic pace in any job, in the event that a manager showed up to do a time-and-motion study.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich


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