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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These sneakers also boast an attractive aesthetic, and the slip-on feature is helpful for seniors with arthritic hands who may have trouble tying laces.
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Trina Gray, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Share [Findings] CBD improves quality of life in arthritic elderly dogs.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
An arthritic joint may be uncomfortable to strength train, but inactivity leads to stiffness, which can make pain worse.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
The amount included in this supplement is comparable to what studies have found to be effective in treating arthritic symptoms.
—Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Health, 10 Aug. 2024
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Trina Gray, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Share [Findings] CBD improves quality of life in arthritic elderly dogs.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
An arthritic joint may be uncomfortable to strength train, but inactivity leads to stiffness, which can make pain worse.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
The amount included in this supplement is comparable to what studies have found to be effective in treating arthritic symptoms.
—Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Health, 10 Aug. 2024
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“Arthritic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arthritic. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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arthritic
2 of 2 noun
: a person affected with arthritis
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