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degenerative arthritis

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Noun1.degenerative arthritis - chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints; the most common form of arthritis occurring usually after middle age
degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis
arthritis - inflammation of a joint or joints
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I think you may continue to run vigorously without fear of worsening the degenerative arthritis of your spine, and you will even likely slow the progression of the condition.
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