arthritic
Americanadjective
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relating to, having, or experiencing arthritis.
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creaky, slow-moving, misshapen, etc., as if affected with arthritis: The road was overhung with what looked like arthritic trees, warped and bent to the whims of the wind.
The next few days passed at the speed of an arthritic tortoise.
The road was overhung with what looked like arthritic trees, warped and bent to the whims of the wind.
noun
Other Word Forms
- antiarthritic adjective
- arthritically adverb
- postarthritic adjective
Etymology
Origin of arthritic
First recorded in 1325–75; from Latin arthrīticus, from Greek arthrītikós; replacing Middle English artetik, from Old French artetique, from Latin, as above; arthr-, -itic
Example Sentences
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“This is like a big bon voyage to my old arthritic hip,” he told O’Brien.
From Salon
O’Neal was playing with a badly aching arthritic big toe, a sprained wrist and a handful of unlisted bangs and bruises.
From Los Angeles Times
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
He retired afterward because of an arthritic left elbow.
From Los Angeles Times
An arthritic joint may be uncomfortable to strength train, but inactivity leads to stiffness, which can make pain worse.
From Los Angeles Times
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