arthritic

adjective

Definition of arthriticnext
as in rheumatic

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Recent Examples of arthritic Inside a pristine laboratory at GBI Biomanufacturing in Plantation, stem-cell production ramps up, producing regenerative medicine with the potential to repair a torn rotator cuff, deep skin tear or an arthritic knee. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026 Kirtley says the inflammation in her once arthritic knee is mostly gone. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2026 Regular physical activity helps reduce blood pressure, eases arthritic pain, combats chronic illness and lifts your mood. — Helen Dennis, Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026 Koufax with an arthritic elbow pitching a complete game on two days’ rest in ’65 was an amazing feat. — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for arthritic
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rheumatic
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  • Research shows links between smoke inhalation and rheumatic diseases, supporting my experience of exposure to wildfire smoke exacerbating joint pain.
    — Lorraine Boissoneault, STAT, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, low-dose steroids such as prednisone and disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs may help alleviate the joint pain.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
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“Arthritic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arthritic. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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