The condition that is characterized by the wearing-down of joints due to insufficient cartilage repair is called:
A) osteitis.
B) osteoporosis.
C) osteopenia.
D) osteoarthritis.
E) osteon disease.

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Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease where the cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears down over time, leading to pain and stiffness in the joints.

The Condition That Is Characterized by the Wearing-Down of Joints