Phrase guide

degenerative joint disease

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of osteoarthritis.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: osteoarthritis

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

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

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: osteoarthritis, degenerative arthritis

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: arthritis

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