arthritical
ɪk
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arthritis (ɑːˈθraɪtɪs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| See also rheumatoid arthritis inflammation of a joint or joints characterized by pain and stiffness of the affected parts, caused by gout, rheumatic fever, etc | |
| [C16: via Latin from Greek: see | |
| usage Rather than talking about an arthritic or arthritics, it is better to talk about a person with arthritis and people with arthritis | |
| arthritic | |
| —adj, —n | |
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Word Origin & History
arthritic
mid-14c., artetyk, "pertaining to arthritis," also as a n., from O.Fr. artetique (12c., Mod.Fr. arthritique), corresponding to L. arthriticus, from Gk. arthritikos, from arthron "joint" (see arm (1)). Spelling gradually restored to Latin form in 17c.
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