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arthritis
ar·thri·tis [ aar thrtiss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
painful joint condition: a medical condition affecting a joint or joints, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
[Mid-16th century. Via Latin< Greek, "joint disease" < arthron "joint" (see arthro-)]

ar·thrit·ic [ aar thríttik ] adjective, noun
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