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Osteoarthritis

^ http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0002758


Term info

database cross reference
  • SNOMEDCT_US:396275006
  • UMLS:C0029408
  • SNOMEDCT_US:225655006
  • MSH:D010003
definition

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.

has alternative id

HP:0005762, HP:0002824, HP:0001379

has exact synonym

Degenerative joint disease

id

HP:0002758

Term relations

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