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What is the definition or description of: osteoarthritis?
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Osteoarthritis : Osteoarthritis is the progressive degeneration of articular cartilage in joints.
Answered 10/15/2017
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Osteoarthritis is a : Common degenerative problem of cartilage and joints. Simply stated it is wear and tear to a point that the joint no longer can keep up with depositing fresh cartilage and the joint space thins, bone becomes exposed and pailful, bone spurs and deformity may ensue. And it starts to hurt.
Answered 8/21/2016
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