
Arthritic
Medical Condition
Used to describe symptoms or conditions related to arthritis, often referring to pain or immobility.

She avoided knitting as her arthritic fingers ached.
Often Elderly
Commonly associated with older people, as arthritis is more prevalent in this demographic.

The arthritic patients at the clinic were mainly senior citizens.
Emotional Nuance
May imply a sense of sympathy or concern when referring to individuals.

Seeing the arthritic man struggle with stairs made me feel empathetic.
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Rheumatic
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