arthritic

Example Sentences

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Vonn had retired in 2019, her body battered by repeated crashes, her right knee arthritic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Koufax pitched with an arthritic arm that he soaked in ice for hours after every game.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2025

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

Q: Recently a reader extolled the virtues of fish oil for his arthritic knees.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 25, 2023

As Cliff talked, he stared at the ground and twisted his arthritic fingers, one over the other like he was crossing them all for good luck.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot