antarthritic
|an-tar-thrit-ic|
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/ˌæn.tɑrˈθrɪtɪk/
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/ˌæn.tɑːˈθrɪtɪk/
against arthritis
Etymology
'antarthritic' originates from New Latin/Modern medical formation, specifically from the prefix 'anti-' (from Greek anti- 'against') combined with 'arthritic' (from Greek arthron 'joint' + the adjectival suffix '-itic').
'antarthritic' developed as a medical compound formed in modern English from 'anti-' + 'arthritic' (compare variant spelling 'antiarthritic'), reflecting formation patterns in 19th–20th century medical vocabulary.
Initially it was coined to mean 'against arthritis' in a literal medical sense, and over time it has retained this specific meaning referring to substances or treatments that counteract arthritis.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a drug or agent that prevents or alleviates arthritis symptoms; an antirheumatic agent.
The researcher tested several antarthritics for their ability to reduce joint inflammation.
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Adjective 1
preventing, relieving, or effective against arthritis (used of drugs or treatments).
She was given an antarthritic cream to reduce the swelling in her knee.
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Last updated: 2025/08/21 01:37