Common, wear-and-tear arthritis, in which repeated use of a joint gradually wears down the articular cartilage, is known as
A) gout.
B) osteoarthritis.
C) rheumatoid arthritis.
D) osteopenia.
E) articular porosis.

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Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis characterized by the degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone, often due to wear and tear over time.

Common, Wear-And-Tear Arthritis, in Which Repeated Use of a Joint