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arthritic

[ahr-thrit-ik] / ɑrˈθrɪt ɪk /




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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

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

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

Inflammation of this tissue is implicated in the onset and progression of arthritic diseases such as rheumatoid and osteoarthritis.

From Science Daily • Oct. 12, 2023

Now thirteen years old, he’s gone white in the muzzle and hobbles around with an arthritic limp.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer




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