n.
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.
osteoarthritic os'te·o·ar·thrit'ic (-thrĭt'ĭk) adj.
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