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Our Osteoarthritis Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Osteoarthritis

Definition of Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis: A type of arthritis caused by inflammation, breakdown, and eventual loss of cartilage in the joints. Also known as degenerative arthritis.


Last Editorial Review: 3/26/1998 2:27:00 PM

Common Misspellings: osteo-arthritis, osteo-arthritus, osteoarthrosis

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