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just olya [345]
4 years ago
14

Which is a degenerative joint disease in which joint cartilage is gradually lost due to a combination of aging, obesity, wear an

d abrasion of the joints?
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1 answer:
disa [49]4 years ago
7 0

The answer osteoarthritis which is degenerative arthritis . It is the leading cause of disability in America. An infection or injury to the joints can exacerbate this natural breakdown of cartilage tissue. Joint pain, stiffness, and swelling are the most common symptoms of arthritis.






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