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osteoarthritis

 

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Noun osteoarthritis has 1 sense
  1. osteoarthritis, degenerative arthritis, degenerative joint disease - chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints; the most common form of arthritis occurring usually after middle age
    --1 is a kind of arthritis

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Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of cartilage in the joints. It commonly affects older adults and can cause pain, stiffness, and decreased range of motion in the affected joints.

Noun

Sense: A form of arthritis that occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of bones wears down over time.

Sample sentence: Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide.

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Adjective

Sense: Relating to or characteristic of osteoarthritis.

Sample sentence: She suffers from osteoarthritic knee pain, which makes it difficult for her to climb stairs.

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Verb

Sense: To develop or be affected by osteoarthritis.

Sample sentence: As people age, their joints gradually osteoarthritis, causing discomfort and mobility issues.

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