Definition

Relating to or affected by a type of arthritis that occurs when flexible tissue at the ends of bones wears down.

Example

The patient was diagnosed with osteoarthritic changes in her knees.

Conversation

I heard your grandmother is dealing with some osteoarthritic pain lately.

Yeah, it’s been tough for her to move around.

That must be really hard for her, especially with all the things she likes to do.

Absolutely, we're trying to help her find some relief.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Osteoarthritic → It is formed from "osteo-" (from Greek "osteon", meaning bone) and "arthritic" (from Greek "arthron", meaning joint, combined with "-itis", meaning inflammation). The word describes a condition involving inflammation of the joints and bones.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bone' ('osteo-') and 'joint inflammation' ('arthritic') to remember that osteoarthritic refers to a condition affecting the bones and joints.

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