anti-arthritic
adjective
an·ti-ar·thrit·ic
ˌan-tē-är-ˈthri-tik 
ˌan-ˌtī-
variants
or antiarthritic
or anti-arthritis
ˌan-tē-är-ˈthrī-təs
or less commonly antiarthritis
ˌan-ˌtī-
medical
: tending to relieve or prevent arthritis or its symptoms
anti-arthritic drugs/agents
a drug with anti-arthritis properties
anti-arthritic
noun
or antiarthritic
an over-the-counter anti-arthritic
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Since the studies rely on animal models, more research is needed to determine whether these anti-arthritic effects translate to humans.
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Devineé Lingo, M.s., Rdn, Health, 6 Sep. 2024
Studies have found that Boswellia serrata has anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic activity.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2024
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Devineé Lingo, M.s., Rdn, Health, 6 Sep. 2024
Studies have found that Boswellia serrata has anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic activity.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2024
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“Anti-arthritic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-arthritic. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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anti-arthritic
1 of 2 adjective
an·ti-ar·thrit·ic
variants
or antiarthritic
or anti-arthritis
also antiarthritis
: tending to relieve or prevent arthritic symptoms
anti-arthritic drugs
anti-arthritic
2 of 2 noun
variants
or antiarthritic
: an anti-arthritic agent
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