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Definition of Osteoarthritis

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Osteoarthritis: A type of arthritis caused by inflammation, breakdown, and eventual loss of cartilage in the joints. Also known as degenerative arthritis.

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