Osteoarthritis Definition
ŏstē-ō-är-thrītĭs
noun
A slowly progressive form of arthritis, found chiefly in older people, characterized by cartilage deterioration and bone enlargement.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- degenerative joint disease
- degenerative arthritis
Origin of Osteoarthritis
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osteo- +"Ž arthritis
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