arthritic

Other forms: arthritics; arthritically

Definitions of arthritic
  1. adjective
    of or pertaining to arthritis
    synonyms: creaky, rheumatic, rheumatoid, rheumy
    unhealthy
    not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind
  2. noun
    a person afflicted with arthritis
    “the hands of an elderly arthritic”
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    type of:
    patient
    a person who requires medical care
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