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Definition of Degenerative joint disease

1. Noun. Chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints; the most common form of arthritis occurring usually after middle age.

Medical Definition of Degenerative joint disease

1. A form of arthritis that results in the destruction of the articular cartilage that line the joints. Seen predominately in the larger weight bearing joints of the hips, knees and spine, but may also be evident in the small joints of the hands. (27 Sep 1997)

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Literary usage of Degenerative joint disease

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Mammalian Models for Research on Aging by Bennett J. Cohen, Institute Of Laboratory Animal Resources, National Research Council Staff (1981)
"degenerative joint disease Definition degenerative joint disease ... There is radiologic evidence of degenerative joint disease in 85 percent of people over ..."

2. Handbook of Severe Disability: A Text for Rehabilitation Counselors, Other edited by Walter C. Stolov, Michael R. Clowers (2000)
"The three diseases discussed in this chapter, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and degenerative joint disease (DJD), are particularly important ..."

3. Bound for Good Health: A Collection of Age Pages (1993)
"Common Forms of Arthritis Osteoarthritis (OA), sometimes called degenerative joint disease, is the most common type of arthritis in older people. ..."

4. Guide To Clinical Preventive Services by U. S. Preventive Services Task Force (1989)
"Is running associated with degenerative joint disease? JAMA 1986; 255:1152-4. 52. Lane NE, Bioch DA, Jones HH, et aL Long distance running, bone density and ..."

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