abarthrosis

/ˌæbɑrˈθrəʊsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of joint disease caused by abnormal wear and tear of the cartilage, leading to bone-on-bone contact, often resulting in pain and limited mobility.

“The veterinarian diagnosed the horse with abarthrosis in its knee joint due to years of intense training and competition.”

Synonyms

  • joint disease
  • osteoarthritis

Antonyms

  • osteonecrosis
  • osteoporosis