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osteoarthritis::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | degenerative arthritis, degenerative joint disease |
| Type of | arthritis |
Examples of osteoarthritis
osteoarthritis
Medicines for osteoarthritis include Tylenol, Advil, Aleve and a host of others.
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Overweight people are known to be more likely to get osteoarthritis of the knee.
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He had osteoarthritis, brought on by his years as a competitive ballroom dancer.
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Characterization of and osteoarthritis susceptibility in ADAMTS-4-knockout mice.
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Particularly in older people, knee pain frequently arises due to osteoarthritis.
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Osteoarthritis is characterized by impairment of cartilage and subchondral bone.
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Obesity is to blame for 63 per cent of knee osteoarthritis in middle aged women.
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Obesity can lead to or worsen osteoarthritis in the knees, the researchers wrote.
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Today, osteoarthritis is understood to be a more complex inflammatory disorder.
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- Chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints; the most common form of arthritis occurring usually after middle age
- Osteoarthritis (OA) also known as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease, is a group of mechanical abnormalities involving degradation of joints, including articular cartilage and subchondral bone. ...
- A form of arthritis, affecting mainly older people, caused by chronic degeneration of the cartilage and synovial membrane of the joints, leading to pain and stiffness
- A degenerative condition associated with the wearing away of the protective cap of cartilage at the ends of bones. Bone growths or spurs develop, restricting movement and causing pain.
- Like other joints in the body, the jaw joint is prone to have arthritic changes. These changes are sometimes caused by breakdown of the joint (degeneration) or normal aging. ...
- A condition caused by wear and tear that causes inflammation of the joint, causing swelling, pain, and stiffness.
- The recommended dosage for maximal GI mucosal protection is ARTHROTEC 50 tid. For patients who experience intolerance, ARTHROTEC 75 bid or ARTHROTEC 50 bid can be used, but are less effective in preventing ulcers. ...
- A degenerative joint disease that occurs when joint cartilage wears down and apposing bone surfaces rub against each other. Osteoarthritis does not result from inflammation like rheumatoid arthritis. It is usually accompanied by pain and stiffness. ...
- The commonest form of arthritis. Also known as "wear and tear" arthritis. Often this remains localised to just one or two joints. It only effects musculo-skeletal tissues.
