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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Everyone today, from pregnant women to older adults with arthritic knees, is encouraged to build muscle, thanks in part to people like Todd and her students.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
That bulging disc, that arthritic knee… these bodily problems will send signals to our brains, telling us that our bodies are damaged or inflamed or whatever.
—Peter Ubel, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Its weight is one of its most compelling features, especially for photographers with arthritic knees or bad backs.
—PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025
Nightshades and Inflammation Some people with arthritic conditions like gout have reported that eating nightshade vegetables like tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers can worsen their inflammation, swelling, and stiffness.8 Others say that these foods actually help lessen arthritis symptoms.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 10 May 2025
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
That bulging disc, that arthritic knee… these bodily problems will send signals to our brains, telling us that our bodies are damaged or inflamed or whatever.
—Peter Ubel, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Its weight is one of its most compelling features, especially for photographers with arthritic knees or bad backs.
—PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025
Nightshades and Inflammation Some people with arthritic conditions like gout have reported that eating nightshade vegetables like tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers can worsen their inflammation, swelling, and stiffness.8 Others say that these foods actually help lessen arthritis symptoms.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 10 May 2025
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“Arthritic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arthritic. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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: a person affected with arthritis
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