Definitions for arthritics

arthritics ar·thrit·ic

Spelling: [ahr-thrit-ik]
IPA: /ɑrˈθrɪt ɪk/

Arthritics is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 348 anagrams from letters in arthritics (achiirrstt).

Definitions for arthritics

noun

  1. a person afflicted with arthritis.

adjective

  1. Also, arthritical. of, relating to, or afflicted with arthritis.

Origin of arthritics

1325-75; Latin arthrīticus Greek arthrītikós (see arthr-, -itic); replacing Middle English artetik Old French ar

Examples for arthritics

With the increased frequency of the arthritic attacks the signs of the constitutional vice become more marked.

In some verses to a Lady, he talks of his arthritic pains, an epithet not very suitable to the dialect of Parnassus.

Statistics of arthritic gout show this tendency in a varying but always large proportion of cases.

His arthritic knees are at their worst, despite the endless shots of painkiller.

Death is usually due to generalization of the arthritic infection.

A doctor comes to his house and gives him shots of cortisone to calm the arthritic pain in his knees.

The bath at 40° Celsius is a real boon for arthritic persons.

It is probably connected with a diathesis—the arthritic—which may be inherited or acquired.

It is impossible to give a diet for arthritic patients, peculiarities of this disease being largely individual.

In cases where the arthritic lesions are progressive and advanced much benefit may be derived from hot baths.

Word Value for arthritics
Scrable

14

Words with friends

14

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