Meaning & use
arthro-
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A combining form meaning "joint," used in forming medical and scientific terms related to the joints of the body.
See it in a sentence
A rheumatologist treats arthropathy, or disease of the joints, using both medication and physical therapy.
The word "arthropod" combines "arthro-" (joint) and "pod" (foot), describing animals with jointed legs.
A note on using this word
This Greek-derived root appears in many everyday medical words, including "arthritis" (joint inflammation) and "arthroscopy" (a procedure to examine joints).
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