osteoarthropathy

osteoarthropathy /os·teo·ar·throp·a·thy/ (-ahr-throp´ah-the) any disease of the joints and bones.

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hypertrophic pulmonary osteoarthropathy , secondary hypertrophic osteoarthropathy symmetrical osteitis of the four limbs, chiefly localized to the phalanges and terminal epiphyses of the long bones of the forearm and leg; it is often secondary to chronic lung and heart conditions.

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os·te·o·ar·throp·a·thy (st--är-thrp-th)

n.

A disorder affecting bones and joints.

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osteoarthropathy

[-ärthrop′əthē]

Etymology: Gk, osteon + arthron, joint, pathos, disease

any disorder affecting bones and joints.

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osteoarthropathy

any disease of the joints and bones.