anti-arthritic
|an-ti-ar-thri-tic|
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/ˌænti.ɑrˈθrɪtɪk/
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/ˌænti.ɑːˈθrɪtɪk/
against arthritis
Etymology
'anti-arthritic' originates from Greek and New Latin elements: the prefix 'anti-' originates from Greek 'anti' meaning 'against', and 'arthritic' derives via New Latin 'arthritis' from Greek 'arthron' meaning 'joint' plus the suffix '-itis' meaning 'inflammation'.
'arthron' (Greek 'joint') + '-itis' produced New Latin 'arthritis'; English formed the adjective 'arthritic' from 'arthritis', and the modern compound 'anti-arthritic' was formed by attaching the prefix 'anti-' in English to mean 'against arthritic (inflammation)'.
Initially the components literally conveyed 'against joint inflammation'; over time the compound came to be used specifically for agents or properties that prevent or relieve arthritis ('preventing or treating arthritis').
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance or drug used to prevent or treat arthritis; an agent with anti-arthritic properties.
Several anti-arthritics are available, including NSAIDs and disease-modifying drugs.
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Adjective 1
effective in preventing, relieving, or treating arthritis; acting against arthritic inflammation or degeneration.
The doctor recommended an anti-arthritic diet and prescribed medication to reduce inflammation.
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Last updated: 2026/01/01 18:19