| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| osteoarthritis | arthritis marked by degeneration of the cartilage and bone of joints |
| osteoarthritis | Degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone, most common from middle age onward. It causes pain and stiffness, esp. in the hip, knee, and thumb joints |
| rheumatism | Any disease marked by inflammation and pain in the joints, muscles, or fibrous tissue, esp. rheumatoid arthritis |
