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Definitions of osteoarthritis in various dictionaries:
noun - chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints
A form of arthritis, occurring mainly in older persons, that is characterized by chronic degeneration of the cartilage of the joints.
OSTEOARTHRITIS - Osteoarthritis (OA) is a type of joint disease that results from breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone. The most common symptoms are joint...
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| Nov 24 2016 The Telegraph - Toughie |
| Jan 20 2013 The Telegraph - General Knowledge |
| May 17 2006 The Telegraph - Cryptic |
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| Got osteo- this joint disease, like 70% of those over 70? Try walking in water, which gives resistance with no wear & tear |
| Crepitus, crunching in the joints, is a symptom of degenerative joint disease, also called this form of arthritis |
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| A form of arthritis, occurring mainly in older persons, that is characterized by chronic degeneration of the cartilage of the joints. Also called degenerative joint disease. |
| degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone, most common from middle age onward. It causes pain and stiffness, especially in the hip, knee, and thumb joints. |
| chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints the most common form of arthritis occurring usually after middle age |
| a disease that causes pain and stiffness in the joints ( places where two bones are connected) |
| Degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone, most common from middle age onward. It causes pain and stiffness, especially in the hip, knee, and thumb joints. |
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| Osteoarthritis (OA) is a type of joint disease that results from breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone. The most common symptoms are joint pain and stiffness. Initially, symptoms may occur only following exercise, but over time may become constant. Other symptoms may include joint swelling, decreased range of motion, and, when the back is affected, weakness or numbness of the arms and legs. The most commonly involved joints are those near the ends of the fingers, at the base of the thumb, neck, lower back, knee, and hips. Joints on one side of the body are often more affected than those on the other. Usually the symptoms come on over years. It can affect work and normal daily activities. Unlike other types of arthritis, only the joints are typically affected.Causes include previous joint injury, abnormal joint or limb development, and inherited factors. Risk is greater in those who are overweight, have one leg of a different length, and have jobs that result in high levels o |