osteoarthritis

noun

UK/ˌɒs.ti.əʊ.ɑːˈθraɪ.tɪs/
US/ˌɑː.sti.oʊ.ɑːrˈθraɪ.t̬əs/

Definitions of osteoarthritis noun

  1. Uncountable(不可数名词)

    A degenerative joint disease characterized by pain and stiffness in the joints, which are the points where two bones connect.

    骨关节炎

    • As she got older, she started to experience symptoms of osteoarthritis.

      随着年龄增长,她开始出现骨关节炎的症状。

    • The doctor recommended physical therapy to help manage his osteoarthritis symptoms.

      医生建议他进行物理治疗来帮助管理骨关节炎的症状。

    • Osteoarthritis is a common joint problem among the elderly.

      骨关节炎是老年人中常见的关节问题。