arthritic

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Recent Examples of arthritic 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. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025 Other arthritic and aging bears have been taught exercises for stretching and strengthening their limbs, part of the sanctuary’s pioneering physical therapy program. Ryley Graham, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2025 While surgical removal of cysts and arthritic tissue may relieve pain, the resulting nail changes may be permanent, with a risk of recurrence. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025 Its weight is one of its most compelling features, especially for photographers with arthritic knees or bad backs. PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for arthritic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arthritic
rheumatic
Adjective
  • Additionally, appropriate lifestyle changes can make a huge difference for patients with rheumatic diseases.
    Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 7 July 2025
  • Fabienne Rene, 16, was diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease in February.
    Claretta Bellamy, NBC news, 7 June 2025

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“Arthritic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arthritic. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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