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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Joint Symptoms An omega-3 deficiency may result in joint inflammation, pain, or swelling, which are common symptoms of arthritis.
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Ashley Wong, Health, 28 May 2025
Other health problems that make sleeping difficult include arthritis and chronic pain; heart disease, which can cause shortness of breath when people lie flat; diabetes, which can cause blood sugar dips during the night; and acid reflux.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
While some cats adapt well, others may face serious mobility issues and a higher risk of obesity, arthritis, and joint problems.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Of the 600 million people in the world with arthritis, Tornos has estimated that only 5% are doing something about it.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 20 May 2025
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Ashley Wong, Health, 28 May 2025
Other health problems that make sleeping difficult include arthritis and chronic pain; heart disease, which can cause shortness of breath when people lie flat; diabetes, which can cause blood sugar dips during the night; and acid reflux.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
While some cats adapt well, others may face serious mobility issues and a higher risk of obesity, arthritis, and joint problems.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Of the 600 million people in the world with arthritis, Tornos has estimated that only 5% are doing something about it.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 20 May 2025
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“Arthritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arthritis. Accessed 9 Jun. 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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