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Definition of Degenerative arthritis

1. Noun. Chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints; the most common form of arthritis occurring usually after middle age.

Medical Definition of Degenerative arthritis

1. A form of arthritis that results in the destruction of the articular cartilage that line the joints. Seen predominately in the larger weight bearing joints of the hips, knees and spine, but may also be evident in the small joints of the hands. (27 Sep 1997)

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Literary usage of Degenerative arthritis

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Treatise on Orthopaedic Surgery by Royal Whitman (1919)
"The term hypertrophic or degenerative arthritis may be applied to this type. The second form resembles chronic rheumatism in its course and distribution. ..."

2. Orthopedic Surgery by Edward Hickling Bradford, Robert Williamson Lovett (1915)
"degenerative arthritis.—With a primary degeneration of the joint cartilage resulting in joint stiffening. PROLIFERATIVE ARTHRITIS (ANKYLOSING ARTHRITIS). ..."

3. A Treatise on gout by Dyce Duckworth (1889)
"... of most impartial clinical observers, certainly amongst physicians, that there is a form of degenerative arthritis associated with tabes dorsalis. ..."

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