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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

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

At last he folds his arthritic white hands, raises them before him like a nightmare flower, and speaks.

From "Grendel" by John Gardner




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