degenerative arthritis

Definitions of degenerative arthritis
  1. noun
    chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints; the most common form of arthritis occurring usually after middle age
    synonyms: degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis
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    type of:
    arthritis
    inflammation of a joint or joints
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