Arthro-

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Arthro-

Arthro- (/ɑːrθroʊ/; from Ancient Greek: ἄρθρον, romanized: árthron, lit. 'joint, limb') is a prefix used in medical terminology to denote a relation to joints. It is often used in the formation of compound words.

Etymology

The prefix Arthro- is derived from the Ancient Greek word árthron, which means joint or limb. It is used in the formation of various medical terms related to the joints.

Related Terms

  • Arthritis: Inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness that can worsen with age.
  • Arthroplasty: Surgical repair or replacement of a damaged joint.
  • Arthroscopy: A minimally invasive surgical procedure on a joint in which an examination and sometimes treatment of damage is performed using an arthroscope.
  • Arthrogram: A series of images of a joint after injection of a contrast medium.
  • Arthrocentesis: The clinical procedure of using a syringe to collect synovial fluid from a joint capsule.
  • Arthropathy: Any disease of the joints.

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