arthr/o
Word root Medical Terminology
Joint.
Example: arthritis (joint inflammation)
Sources
- Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
- Pharmacology for Nurses, Chapter 31 Key Terms · OpenStax
Terms built with arthr/o
- osteoarthritisDegenerative joint disease from breakdown of joint cartilage.
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