osteoarthritis
[os-tee-oh-ahr-thrahy-tis]
- 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.
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Origin of osteoarthritis
Also called degenerative joint disease.
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osteoarthritis
- chronic inflammation of the joints, esp those that bear weight, with pain and stiffnessAlso called: degenerative joint disease
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osteoarthritis
(ŏs′tē-ō-är-thrī′tĭs)- A form of arthritis, occurring mainly in older persons, that is characterized by chronic degeneration of the cartilage of the joints.degenerative joint disease hypertrophic arthritis osteoarthrosis
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osteoarthritis
[ŏs′tē-ō-är-thrī′tĭs]
- A form of arthritis, occurring mainly in older people, that is characterized by chronic degeneration of the cartilage of the joints.
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