Which of the following is a degenerative joint disease in which joint cartilage is gradually lost due to a combination of aging,obesity,wear and abrasion of the joints?
A)gouty arthritis
B)Lyme disease
C)bursitis
D)osteoarthritis
E)synovitis

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Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease in which joint cartilage is gradually lost due to a combination of aging, obesity, wear, and abrasion of the joints, leading to joint pain and stiffness. Gouty arthritis is caused by the build-up of uric acid crystals in the joints, Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted through tick bites, bursitis is the inflammation of the small fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that cushion and lubricate the joints, and synovitis is the inflammation of the synovial membrane that lines the joints.

Which of the Following Is a Degenerative Joint Disease in Which