osteoarthritis

[os-tee-oh-ahr-thrahy-tis]

noun

Pathology.

1. the most common form of arthritis, usually occurring after middle age, marked by chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints leading to pain, stiffness, and swelling.

osteoarthritis

/ ˌɒstɪəʊɑːˈθrɪtɪk, ˌɒstɪəʊɑːˈθraɪtɪs /

noun

1. Also called: degenerative joint disease. chronic inflammation of the joints, esp those that bear weight, with pain and stiffness

osteoarthritis

1. A form of arthritis, occurring mainly in older people, that is characterized by chronic degeneration of the cartilage of the joints.

Other Word Forms

• osteoarthritic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of osteoarthritis¹

First recorded in 1875–80; osteo- + arthritis

Example Sentences

In agricultural settings, about 20% of intensively raised pigs develop osteoarthritis.

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"It's linked to at least 20 cancers, infertility, osteoarthritis and fatty liver - now one of the leading causes of cirrhosis," says Dr Lakhdawala.

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This breakthrough could reshape how millions of people living with osteoarthritis understand and manage their condition.

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Shortened telomeres have been linked to major age-related diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and osteoarthritis.

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People living with knee osteoarthritis may find the greatest relief from aerobic activities such as walking, cycling, or swimming, according to a new study published in The BMJ.

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