arthr-

American  

1. variant of arthro- before a vowel.

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Usage

What does arthr- mean? Arthr- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “joint" or "jointed.” It is often used in medical and scientific terms.Arthr- comes from the Greek árthron, meaning “a joint.” Related to arthr- and deriving from a Greek word based on árthron is arthritis, "acute or chronic inflammation of the joint."Arthr- is a variant of arthro-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels.Want to know more? Read our Words That Use arthro- article.