arthrosis

ar·thro·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ahr-throh-sis]
- /ɑrˈθroʊ sɪs/
- /ɑːθrˈəʊsɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahr-throh-sis]
- /ɑrˈθroʊ sɪs/

Definitions of arthrosis word

noun arthrosis a bone joint which enables movement 3
noun arthrosis a disease of joints 3
noun arthrosis Pathology. degenerative joint disease. 1
noun arthrosis Any articulation or joint between bones. 1
noun arthrosis (pathology) Any degenerative disease of such a joint e.g. osteoarthritis. 0

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Origin of arthrosis

First appearance:

before 1625

One of the 42% oldest English words

1625-35; < Greek árthrōsis joining, articulation, equivalent to arthrō- (variant stem of arthroûn to fasten by a joint; see arthro-) + -sis -sis

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Parts of speech for Arthrosis

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arthrosis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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