osteoarthritis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of arthritis, affecting mainly older people, caused by chronic degeneration of the cartilage and synovial membrane of the joints, leading to pain and stiffness.

Word forms

osteoarthritis osteoarthritides osteoarthritises

Etymology

From osteo- + arthritis.

Synonyms

degenerative arthritis degenerative joint disease DJD

Derived words

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