Definitions for osteoarthritis
ˌɒs ti oʊ ɑrˈθraɪ tɪsos·teoarthri·tis

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. osteoarthritis, degenerative arthritis, degenerative joint diseasenoun

   chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints; the most common form of arthritis occurring usually after middle age

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1. osteoarthritisnoun

   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.

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1. Osteoarthritis

   Osteoarthritis (OA) is a type of degenerative joint disease that results from breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone which affects 1 in 7 adults in the United States. It is believed to be the fourth leading cause of disability in the world. The most common symptoms are joint pain and stiffness. Usually the symptoms progress slowly over years. Other symptoms may include joint swelling, decreased range of motion, and, when the back is affected, weakness or numbness of the arms and legs. The most commonly involved joints are the two near the ends of the fingers and the joint at the base of the thumbs, the knee and hip joints, and the joints of the neck and lower back. The symptoms can interfere with work and normal daily activities. Unlike some other types of arthritis, only the joints, not internal organs, are affected.Causes include previous joint injury, abnormal joint or limb development, and inherited factors. Risk is greater in those who are overweight, have legs of different lengths, or have jobs that result in high levels of joint stress. Osteoarthritis is believed to be caused by mechanical stress on the joint and low grade inflammatory processes. It develops as cartilage is lost and the underlying bone becomes affected. As pain may make it difficult to exercise, muscle loss may occur. Diagnosis is typically based on signs and symptoms, with medical imaging and other tests used to support or rule out other problems. In contrast to rheumatoid arthritis, in osteoarthritis the joints do not become hot or red.Treatment includes exercise, decreasing joint stress such as by rest or use of a cane, support groups, and pain medications. Weight loss may help in those who are overweight. Pain medications may include paracetamol (acetaminophen) as well as NSAIDs such as naproxen or ibuprofen. Long-term opioid use is not recommended due to lack of information on benefits as well as risks of addiction and other side effects. Joint replacement surgery may be an option if there is ongoing disability despite other treatments. An artificial joint typically lasts 10 to 15 years.Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting about 237 million people or 3.3% of the world's population, as of 2015. It becomes more common as people age. Among those over 60 years old, about 10% of males and 18% of females are affected. Osteoarthritis is the cause of about 2% of years lived with disability.

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1. osteoarthritis

   Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that affects the joints, causing them to break down over time. It's the most common form of arthritis, and it's characterized by pain, stiffness, inflammation, and loss of function in the joints. The condition occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of the bones wears down, leading to bone rubbing against bone, causing discomfort and restricted movement. It can affect any joint but commonly affects the hands, knees, hips, and spine.

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1. Osteoarthritis

   Osteoarthritis also known as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease or osteoarthrosis, is a group of mechanical abnormalities involving degradation of joints, including articular cartilage and subchondral bone. Symptoms may include joint pain, tenderness, stiffness, locking, and sometimes an effusion. A variety of causes—hereditary, developmental, metabolic, and mechanical deficits—may initiate processes leading to loss of cartilage. When bone surfaces become less well protected by cartilage, bone may be exposed and damaged. As a result of decreased movement secondary to pain, regional muscles may atrophy, and ligaments may become more lax. Treatment generally involves a combination of exercise, lifestyle modification, and analgesics. If pain becomes debilitating, joint replacement surgery may be used to improve the quality of life. OA is the most common form of arthritis, and the leading cause of chronic disability in the United States. It affects about 8 million people in the United Kingdom and nearly 27 million people in the United States.

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1. Osteoarthritis

   A progressive, degenerative joint disease, the most common form of arthritis, especially in older persons. The disease is thought to result not from the aging process but from biochemical changes and biomechanical stresses affecting articular cartilage. In the foreign literature it is often called osteoarthrosis deformans.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of osteoarthritis in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of osteoarthritis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of osteoarthritis in a Sentence

1. Gillian Hawker:

   People with a lot of joint pain have difficulty sleeping, which can result in greater fatigue and depressed mood and pain severity, physical activity, which is the primary therapy for knee osteoarthritis, helps sleep, pain, mood and functioning.

2. Cindy McDaniel:

   People who start to experience occasional pain, stiffness and weakness may have early osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis impacting more than 30 million Americans.

3. Gillian Hawker:

   Poverty is associated with poor diet and less opportunity for physical activity which increases the risk for obesity and in turn for osteoarthritis.

4. Maja Niksic:

   The elderly might benefit more from educational campaigns aimed at improving their understanding of potential symptoms of cancer, and, perhaps, differentiating these from other age-specific disorders, such as osteoarthritis, both groups( the underprivileged and the elderly) need to have affordable and appropriate transport options to reach health services.

5. Edward Farrell:

   Many times in my practice we comes across individuals with minimal or moderate osteoarthritis that are unfortunately becoming more sedentary due to some pain, the result is potential weight gain, reduced cardiovascular health, and of course joint stiffness and muscle weakness.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=osteoarthritis
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Osteoarthritis
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osteoarthritis
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=osteoarthritis