OSTEOARTHRITIS - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints; the most common form of arthritis occurring usually after middle age
Categories: Arthritis
Synonyms
Osteoarthritis, Degenerative arthritis, Degenerative joint disease
🔗 Related Words
osteo – A related word in the same word family.
arthritis – A related word in the same word family.
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