1. relating to or affected by osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of cartilage and bone
Usage: medical/clinical term; commonly used in healthcare and medical contexts

Examples

• The patient's osteoarthritic knees made climbing stairs difficult.
• Osteoarthritic changes were visible on the X-ray of her hip.
• He experienced osteoarthritic pain in his hands, especially in the morning.
• The doctor recommended physical therapy for his osteoarthritic condition.
• Osteoarthritic joints often benefit from anti-inflammatory medications.
• She developed osteoarthritic symptoms after years of heavy physical labor.