arthritis
noun
ar·thri·tis
är-ˈthrī-təs 
plural arthritides
är-ˈthri-tə-ˌdēz
: inflammation of joints due to infectious, metabolic, or constitutional causes
also
: a specific arthritic condition
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Ignoring symptoms: Untreated sprains may result in chronic instability or arthritis.
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In a November social media post, Kennedy claimed fluoride is linked to a variety of health issues, including arthritis, bone fractures, bone cancer, IQ loss, neurodevelopmental disorders and thyroid disease — but experts disagree.
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This group experienced cartilage thinning and other early signs of arthritis, according to the new study, which was published last week in the journal npj Microgravity.
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
In a November social media post, Kennedy claimed fluoride is linked to a variety of health issues, including arthritis, bone fractures, bone cancer, IQ loss, neurodevelopmental disorders and thyroid disease — but experts disagree.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2025
This group experienced cartilage thinning and other early signs of arthritis, according to the new study, which was published last week in the journal npj Microgravity.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 19 Feb. 2025
The maker of the Humira treatment for arthritis and psoriasis has risen 9.3% over the past year, underperforming the S & P 500, and pays a 3.44% dividend.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Arthritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arthritis. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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arthritis
noun
ar·thri·tis
är-ˈthrīt-əs
: inflammation of the joints
arthritic
adjective or noun
-ˈthrit-ik
Medical Definition
arthritis
noun
ar·thri·tis
är-ˈthrīt-əs
plural arthritides
-ˈthrit-ə-ˌdēz
: inflammation of joints due to infectious, metabolic, or constitutional causes
also
: a specific arthritic condition (as gouty arthritis or psoriatic arthritis)
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