arthrosclerosis

arthrosclerosis
Stiffness of the joints, especially in the aged. [arthro- + G. sklerosis, hardening]

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ar·thro·scle·ro·sis (ahr″thro-sklə-roґsis) [arthro- + sclerosis hardening] stiffening or hardening of the joints.

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