Joint diseases

Definition (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joint_diseases#Joint_disorders)

A joint disorder is termed an arthropathy, and when involving inflammation of one or more joints the disorder is called an arthritis. Most joint disorders involve arthritis, but joint damage by external physical trauma is typically not termed arthritis. (Wikipedia)

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This term is used for the following terms: 
Arthropathy
Joint disorders

Approved Date
31-May-2013

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