________ drugs, which suppress inflammation in the joints, are commonly used in the treatment of arthritis.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Antiarthritic
Antiarthritic drugs are used in the treatment of arthritis. They act by suppressing inflammation in the joints.
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