scaphotrapeziotrapezoid osteoarthritis

noun

A degenerative joint condition affecting the scaphotrapeziotrapezoid joint in the wrist, where the scaphoid, trapezium, and trapezoid bones meet. It involves progressive wear and breakdown of cartilage, leading to bone-on-bone contact, inflammation, and pain on the thumb-side of the wrist.

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nounscaphotrapeziotrapezoid osteoarthritis (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineA degenerative joint condition affecting the scaphotrapeziotrapezoid joint in the wrist, where the scaphoid, trapezium, and trapezoid bones meet. It involves progressive wear and breakdown of cartilage, leading to bone-on-bone contact, inflammation, and pain on the thumb-side of the wrist.

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