arthritic
adjective
ar·thrit·ic
är-ˈthri-tik 
1
: of, relating to, or affected with arthritis
arthritic hands
2
: seemingly affected with or caused by arthritis
an arthritic legal system
a story moving with arthritic slowness
arthritic
noun
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Share [Findings] CBD improves quality of life in arthritic elderly dogs.
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Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 27 Mar. 2024
Stress, repetitive motion, diet, certain medications, and infections can also be arthritic triggers.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 1 Feb. 2024
An elderly, arthritic bald eagle who spent most of his life at a Montgomery County nature center was euthanized Tuesday, experts at the center said.
—Ellie Silverman, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2024
Smoking, genetics, and excess weight can also cause arthritic joint damage.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 11 Jan. 2024
What to Consider: The ultra-compact size might not work for those with vision problems or arthritic hands.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2023
Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy plays a crucial role in managing arthritic hands.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023
Medications Medications can be an essential component of the treatment plan for arthritic hands.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023
Young, fit people might embrace the idea of cycling to work, but pensioners with arthritic hips or plumbers with heavy tools might not see things the same way.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2023
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 27 Mar. 2024
Stress, repetitive motion, diet, certain medications, and infections can also be arthritic triggers.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 1 Feb. 2024
An elderly, arthritic bald eagle who spent most of his life at a Montgomery County nature center was euthanized Tuesday, experts at the center said.
—Ellie Silverman, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2024
Smoking, genetics, and excess weight can also cause arthritic joint damage.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 11 Jan. 2024
What to Consider: The ultra-compact size might not work for those with vision problems or arthritic hands.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2023
Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy plays a crucial role in managing arthritic hands.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023
Medications Medications can be an essential component of the treatment plan for arthritic hands.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023
Young, fit people might embrace the idea of cycling to work, but pensioners with arthritic hips or plumbers with heavy tools might not see things the same way.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2023
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: a person affected with arthritis
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