osteoarthritis

/ˌˈɑstioʊˈɑrˌˈθraɪdɪs/
/ɒstiəʊɒθˈraɪtɪs/
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Definitions of osteoarthritis
  1. noun
    chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints; the most common form of arthritis occurring usually after middle age
    synonyms: degenerative arthritis, degenerative joint disease
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    type of:
    arthritis
    inflammation of a joint or joints
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Body Language: Os, Osteo ("Bone")

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