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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

Yeah, that won’t take time and effort, and did I mention she was there for treatment of her arthritic hands?

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 19, 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

“That’s how it’s done,” Ma said as I helped her down the synagogue stairs, her arthritic knees aching in the damp weather.

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride




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