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 |
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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)==