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arthritic

[ahr-thrit-ik] / ɑrˈθrɪt ɪk /




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Among City Hall’s problems has been a mummified tolerance of arthritic leadership and the rusted machinery of basic services.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

Barney had previously visited Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, external, who starred in The Supervet, on a number of occasions, including to treat his arthritic joints.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

But in 2024, she underwent surgery to rebuild her arthritic right knee, if only to improve her day-to-day life in retirement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 7, 2026

Perhaps surprisingly, given the inflammatory pathways discussed above, the researchers also found a heightened risk of arthritic disorders in patients using GLP-1 drugs, compared to usual treatment.

From Salon ● Jan. 24, 2025

If I don’t know how my coworkers survive on their wages or what they make of our hellish condition, I do know about their back pains and cramps and arthritic attacks.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich


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