1 Synonyms
Degenerative Arthritis; Degenerative Joint Disease
2 Definition
Inflammatory disease affecting the articular cartilage and underlying bone, in which degenerative changes have occurred.
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(2010). Osteoarthritis. In: Preedy, V.R., Watson, R.R. (eds) Handbook of Disease Burdens and Quality of Life Measures. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-78665-0_6263
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