Degeneration (wear and tear) of articular cartilage, i.e., of the joint surface. Joint degeneration may be accompanied by osteophytes (bone overgrowth), narrowing of the joint space, regions of sclerosis at the joint surface, or joint deformity.

Synonyms: Degenerative joint disease

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Term information

database cross reference
  • SNOMEDCT_US:225655006
  • SNOMEDCT_US:396275006
  • UMLS:C0029408
layperson term
Degenerative joint disease

has alternative id

HP:0005762

HP:0002824

HP:0001379

id

HP:0002758

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