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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Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024
Chronic inflammation, though, can overtax the immune system and lead to imbalances that may play a role in health issues ranging from arthritis to depression to heart disease.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2024
For women old enough to have lived through previous election cycles that flirted with electing a female head of state, these sentiments were as predictable as arthritis.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 26 July 2024
Cherries: Natural pain relief and sleep aid Eating cherries regularly can help reduce pain and inflammation associated with conditions like inflammatory arthritis.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 22 July 2024
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Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024
Chronic inflammation, though, can overtax the immune system and lead to imbalances that may play a role in health issues ranging from arthritis to depression to heart disease.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2024
For women old enough to have lived through previous election cycles that flirted with electing a female head of state, these sentiments were as predictable as arthritis.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 26 July 2024
Cherries: Natural pain relief and sleep aid Eating cherries regularly can help reduce pain and inflammation associated with conditions like inflammatory arthritis.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 22 July 2024
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“Arthritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arthritis. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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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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