arthritis
noun
ar·thri·tis
är-ˈthrī-təs 
plural arthritides
är-ˈthri-tə-ˌdēz
: inflammation of joints due to infectious, metabolic, or constitutional causes
also
: a specific arthritic condition
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Minerals such as calcium, manganese, and fluoride support bone health, helping to prevent or manage diseases like arthritis and osteoporosis.
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Martha Stewart,
2 July 2026
In rare cases, the infection may produce more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis, the agency added.
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Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Yerba Mate Tea Yerba mate is a tea traditionally from South America that contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that may help lower inflammatory markers associated with certain types of arthritis, or inflammation and pain of the joint.
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29 June 2026
The disease, caused by bacteria in deer ticks, can produce everything from flu-like symptoms to chronic fatigue and arthritis, if left untreated.
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29 June 2026
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Embry Roberts,
Martha Stewart,
2 July 2026
In rare cases, the infection may produce more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis, the agency added.
—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Yerba Mate Tea Yerba mate is a tea traditionally from South America that contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that may help lower inflammatory markers associated with certain types of arthritis, or inflammation and pain of the joint.
—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
29 June 2026
The disease, caused by bacteria in deer ticks, can produce everything from flu-like symptoms to chronic fatigue and arthritis, if left untreated.
—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
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“Arthritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arthritis. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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arthritis
noun
ar·thri·tis
är-ˈthrīt-əs
: inflammation of the joints
arthritic
adjective or noun
-ˈthrit-ik
Medical Definition
arthritis
noun
ar·thri·tis
är-ˈthrīt-əs
plural arthritides
-ˈthrit-ə-ˌdēz
: inflammation of joints due to infectious, metabolic, or constitutional causes
also
: a specific arthritic condition (as gouty arthritis or psoriatic arthritis)
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