OA
Abbreviation Pathophysiology and Disease Processes
Osteoarthritis: wear-related degeneration of joint cartilage.
Sources
- Medical-Surgical Nursing, Chapter 13 Key Terms · OpenStax
- Osteoarthritis · MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Free practice questions that use OA
- Pathophysiology and Disease Processes, question 5Which statement correctly distinguishes rheumatoid arthritis (RA) from osteoarthritis (OA)?
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