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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The bones turned out to belong to an elderly male dingo, with worn teeth and possible signs of arthritis.
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Severe infections can result in more serious illnesses, such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis if the organism enters the bloodstream, the FDA notice states.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 18 May 2026
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ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
Severe infections can result in more serious illnesses, such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis if the organism enters the bloodstream, the FDA notice states.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Over the years, the reality star has spoken openly about her experiences with psoriatic arthritis and even documented her treatments.
—Beth Shapouri, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Unless it was filled with sore knees, arthritis and bad hips.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
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“Arthritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arthritis. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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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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