arthro-

a combining form meaning “joint,” “jointed,” used in the formation of compound words: arthropod.

Origin of arthro-

<Greek, combining form of árthron a joint; akin to Latin artus (see article)

Also especially before a vowel, arthr-.

Words Nearby arthro-

arthr-
arthralgia
arthrectomy
arthritic
arthritis
arthro-
Arthrobacter
arthrodesis
arthrodia
arthrodire
arthrogram

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British Dictionary definitions for arthro-

arthro-

combining form

indicating a joint: arthritis; arthropod

Origin of arthro-

from Greek arthron

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