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Noun: degenerative joint disease
  1. Chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints; the most common form of arthritis occurring usually after middle age
    - osteoarthritis, degenerative arthritis

Derived forms: degenerative joint diseases

Type of: arthritis

Encyclopedia: Degenerative joint disease

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