osteoarthritis

(äs′tē ō är t̸hrītis)

noun

a slowly progressive form of arthritis, found chiefly in older people, characterized by cartilage deterioration and bone enlargement

Origin: osteo- + arthritis

See osteoarthritis in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
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.

Related Forms:

  • osˌte·o·ar·thritˈic (-thrĭtˈĭk) adjective

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