Degenerative arthritis
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Degenerative arthritis | |
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Term | Degenerative arthritis |
Short definition | the breakdown of the cartilage lining the bones in joints, usually weight-bearing joints (such as the knee); causes stiffness and pain (also called osteoarthritis) |
Type | Medical term |
Specialty | General |
Language | English |
Source | AMA |
Comments |
Degenerative arthritis (definition) the breakdown of the cartilage lining the bones in joints, usually weight-bearing joints (such as the knee); causes stiffness and pain (also called osteoarthritis)
==Degenerative arthritis (overview)==