Arthr
The root word for inflammation of the joints is arthr- which comes from the Greek word "arthron" meaning joint.
The Greek root "arthro-" means joint. It is commonly used in medical terms related to joints and articulations.
arthritis"inflammation of a joint," 1540s, from L. arthritis, from Gk. nosos arthritis "disease of the joints," from nosos "disease" + arthritis, fem. of arthrites (adj.) "pertaining to joints" (Gk. nosos is a fem. noun), from arthron "a joint"
what is the meaning of whatero
Arthr-o or arthr/o is a combining form.
Arthr
Arthroscopy: arthr/o meaning joint(s) Respiratory: respir/a meaning respiration/breathing
Arthr(o) is the root word that closely means "joint."
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Arthritis.
The Greek root "arthro-" means joint. It is commonly used in medical terms related to joints and articulations.
Knee
Arthro is not the correct prefix. Arthr- is the correct root word which means joint.
Osteoarthritis. "Oste/o-" is the combining form for bone. "Arthr/o-" is the combining form for joint. "-itis" is the suffix for inflammation. Inflammation of the joints leading to damage of the bone is one of a number of different forms of Arthritis.
Arthritis: Joint inflammation that causes severe pain, suffering, and even leads to decrease in movement.