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antiarthritis	combined form of arthritis.
cortisone	a hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or made synthetically, used esp. to treat arthritis and certain allergies.
hydroxychloroquine	an anti-inflammatory drug used in treating, malaria, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus erythematosus
ibuprofen	a type of pain-killing drug used esp. in the treatment of arthritis, and marketed as an alternative to aspirin.
osteoarthritis	the most common form of arthritis, resulting from wear and tear on joints and usually occurring after middle age.
prednisone	a derivative of cortisone commonly used to treat arthritis.
rheumatic disease	any of various diseases, such as rheumatic fever or rheumatoid arthritis, that are characterized by inflammation of muscle, connective tissue, or joints.

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