Definition of Osteoarthritis
1. Noun. Chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints; the most common form of arthritis occurring usually after middle age.
Definition of Osteoarthritis
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Medical Definition of Osteoarthritis
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Noninflammatory degenerative joint disease occurring chiefly in older persons, characterised by degeneration of the articular cartilage, hypertrophy of bone at the margins and changes in the synovial membrane. It is accompanied by pain and stiffness, particularly after prolonged activity.
Origin: Gr. Arthron = joint
This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology
(11 Mar 2008)
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