Meaning Of The Word Osteoarthritis

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osteoarthritis in American English
a slowly progressive form of arthritis, found chiefly in older people, characterized by cartilage deterioration and bone enlargement
noun: the most common form of arthritis, usually occurring after middle age, marked by chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints leading to pain, stiffness, and swelling

osteoarthritis in British English
noun: chronic inflammation of the joints, esp those that bear weight, with pain and stiffness

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