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OsteoarthritisOA

Also called Wear-and-tear arthritis

OrthopedicsRheumatologyEssential

Degenerative joint disease from progressive cartilage breakdown, the most common form of arthritis, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced joint mobility.

Korean

골관절염(퇴행성 관절염)

관절 연골의 퇴행과 뼈 과성장(골극)을 특징으로 하는 진행성 관절 질환; 노화·과부하가 주요 원인.

French

Arthrose

Maladie articulaire dégénérative due à l'usure du cartilage ; forme d'arthrite la plus répandue, causant douleur, raideur et réduction de la mobilité articulaire.

Word parts

  • oste/oRoot(Greek) Bone
  • arthr/oRootJoint
  • -itisSuffix(Greek) Inflammation

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