os·te·o·ar·thri·tis ( s t - -är-thr  t s)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. os te·o·ar·thritic (-thrtk) adj. |
osteoarthritis [ˌɒstɪəʊɑːˈθraɪtɪs]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) chronic inflammation of the joints, esp those that bear weight, with pain and stiffness Also called degenerative joint disease
osteoarthritic [ˌɒstɪəʊɑːˈθrɪtɪk] adj & n
| 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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| Noun | 1. | osteoarthritis - chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints; the most common form of arthritis occurring usually after middle age arthritis - inflammation of a joint or joints |
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