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arthritic

[ahr-thrit-ik] / ɑrˈθrɪt ɪk /




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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

“This is like a big bon voyage to my old arthritic hip,” he told O’Brien.

From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2025

Except for my arthritic hip — a byproduct of years of basketball — I feel fine.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2024

At last he folds his arthritic white hands, raises them before him like a nightmare flower, and speaks.

From "Grendel" by John Gardner


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