Home›Browse›D›degenerative joint diseasedegenerative joint diseaseOur editors are putting together more complete content — check back in about 20 minutesdegenerative joint diseasedegenerative joint disease — nounnoun1. a condition where the cartilage in joints wears down over time1.nounDefinitiona condition where the cartilage in joints wears down over timeExampleMany older adults suffer from degenerative joint disease in their knees.