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It is a combination of 2 words and a suffix "osteo" meaning bone; "arthro" meaning joint and "itis" meaning inflammation.

Answer2: The word Arthritis is taken from Greek words meaning inflamed joints and is associated with a group of well over 100 rheumatic diseases and conditions. (see 12/8/01 Awake on Jehovah's Witnesses official website Understanding Arthritis)

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Q: How did Osteoarthritis get its name?
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