An abbreviation that refers to a wear and tear disease caused by the breakdown and eventual destruction of cartilage in a joint, such as osteoarthritis, is

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DJD is the abbreviation for degenerative joint disease, a wear and tear disease caused by the breakdown and eventual destruction of cartilage in a joint. It commonly affects the large, weight bearing joints of the knee, hip and lower back.

An Abbreviation That Refers to a Wear and Tear Disease