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arthr/o — Joint

arthr/o means joint. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: arthritis.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Joint

• Ancient Greek: ἄρθρον (arthron)

Examples and word parts

arthritis

Inflammation of a joint.

Word parts: arthr (joint) + -itis (inflammation)

Recorded forms: arthr-, arthro-

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