NCIt definition : A noninflammatory degenerative joint disease occurring chiefly in older persons, characterised
by degeneration of the articular cartilage, hypertrophy of bone at the margins and
changes in the synovial membrane. It is accompanied by pain and stiffness, particularly
after prolonged activity.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: A disease process characterized by degeneration of the articular cartilage,
hypertrophy of bone at the margins and changes in the synovial membrane. (INHAND);