arthritism


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Related to arthritism: arthritis

arthritism

1. a predisposition to gout.
2. a predisposition to joint diseases. — arthritic, arthritical, adj.
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Another possibility is that increasing concerns may reflect the public's growing worries about the health consequences of obesity for children, such as diabetes, heart disease, breathing and sleep problems, and arthritism," he said.
Childhood obesity rated biggest health problem for kids

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