arthritic
adjective
ar·thrit·ic
är-ˈthri-tik 
1
: of, relating to, or affected with arthritis
arthritic hands
2
: seemingly affected with or caused by arthritis
an arthritic legal system
a story moving with arthritic slowness
arthritic
noun
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But behind the arthritic movements was the same fierceness emblematic of Paquita.
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Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025
While some shows pump the creative well dry by cranking out arthritic prequels and sequels, Erickson and Stiller keep galloping forward, keeping their creation fresh rather than designed to sound the same notes time and again in a lame ploy to appease the faithful.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
How Are Stem Cells Used in Regenerative Medicine? Stem cells are used for arthritic pain and joint disorders, brain disorders such as Parkinson's or cerebral palsy, tissue repair and biohacking or longevity medicine, the experts said.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Cats who can't groom themselves properly, like senior, arthritic and overweight ones, may need your help keeping themselves clean.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025
While some shows pump the creative well dry by cranking out arthritic prequels and sequels, Erickson and Stiller keep galloping forward, keeping their creation fresh rather than designed to sound the same notes time and again in a lame ploy to appease the faithful.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
How Are Stem Cells Used in Regenerative Medicine? Stem cells are used for arthritic pain and joint disorders, brain disorders such as Parkinson's or cerebral palsy, tissue repair and biohacking or longevity medicine, the experts said.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Cats who can't groom themselves properly, like senior, arthritic and overweight ones, may need your help keeping themselves clean.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Arthritic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arthritic. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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arthritic
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: a person affected with arthritis
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