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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Rosenberg said the arthritis has affected Sophie’s bones and kidneys, which leads her to fatigue quickly.
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
For people, common usages include arthritis, physical trauma and neurological conditions, which for your dog, could be similar as well.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The strain has also presented as bacteremia and septic arthritis as seen in some of the 2023 cases.
—Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Prometheus and some other companies have been able to capitalize on creating treatments for conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and psoriasis, while arthritis medications like Humira have brought in billions of dollars in sales.
—Allison Deangelis, STAT, 21 Mar. 2024
This includes conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, Sjögren syndrome, systemic sclerosis, polymyalgia rheumatica, mixed connective tissue disease, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, polyarteritis nodosa, or vasculitis.
—Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Individuals who are pregnant or with conditions such as muscle tears, arthritis, osteoporosis, varicose veins, or any other existing injuries or conditions should seek guidance from their health care provider.
—Dana Santas, CNN, 25 Mar. 2024
If there continues to be pain stimulus sent to the brain due to a chronic condition like arthritis, the pain system becomes more sensitive and can eventually stay on high alert.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 21 Mar. 2024
If left untreated, the infection can spread to the joints and cause arthritis.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 15 Mar. 2024
Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
For people, common usages include arthritis, physical trauma and neurological conditions, which for your dog, could be similar as well.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The strain has also presented as bacteremia and septic arthritis as seen in some of the 2023 cases.
—Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Prometheus and some other companies have been able to capitalize on creating treatments for conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and psoriasis, while arthritis medications like Humira have brought in billions of dollars in sales.
—Allison Deangelis, STAT, 21 Mar. 2024
This includes conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, Sjögren syndrome, systemic sclerosis, polymyalgia rheumatica, mixed connective tissue disease, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, polyarteritis nodosa, or vasculitis.
—Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Individuals who are pregnant or with conditions such as muscle tears, arthritis, osteoporosis, varicose veins, or any other existing injuries or conditions should seek guidance from their health care provider.
—Dana Santas, CNN, 25 Mar. 2024
If there continues to be pain stimulus sent to the brain due to a chronic condition like arthritis, the pain system becomes more sensitive and can eventually stay on high alert.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 21 Mar. 2024
If left untreated, the infection can spread to the joints and cause arthritis.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 15 Mar. 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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