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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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