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osteoarthritis
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os·te·o·ar·thri·tis  (st--är-thrts)
n.
A form of arthritis, occurring mainly in older persons, that is characterized by chronic degeneration of the cartilage of the joints. Also called degenerative joint disease.
oste·o·ar·thritic (-thrtk) adj.
osteoarthritis [ost-ee-oh-arth-rite-iss]
Noun
chronic inflammation of the joints, causing pain and stiffness [Greek osteon bone + arthritis]
osteoarthritic adj
osteoarthritis  (st--är-thrts)
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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Noun1.osteoarthritis - chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints; the most common form of arthritis occurring usually after middle age
degenerative arthritis, degenerative joint disease
arthritis - inflammation of a joint or joints
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Studies of 10 other families with inherited osteoarthritis remain largely inconclusive.
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