osteoarthritis

os·teoarth·ri·tis

US/ˌɑstiˌoʊɑˈrθraɪtʌs/ uncommon

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

Origin

From osteo- + arthritis.

Related words

Broader terms

arthritis

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noun
singular	osteoarthritis
plural	osteoarthritides, osteoarthritises