arthrosis
1 Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of arthrosis1
1625–35; < Greek árthrōsis joining, articulation, equivalent to arthrō- (variant stem of arthroûn to fasten by a joint; see arthro-) + -sis -sis
Origin of arthrosis2
Example Sentences
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Lula underwent surgery at the Sirio-Libanes Hospital on Friday for arthrosis of the right hip caused by the extremely painful wear and tear of the cartilage on the head of the femur.
From Reuters • Oct. 1, 2023
Lula underwent surgery for hip arthrosis caused by the extremely painful wear and tear of the cartilage on the head of the femur.
From Reuters • Sep. 29, 2023
“The elderly woman near him suffered from arthrosis, so she stood there waiting, protecting a small treasure of coins.”
From New York Times • May 26, 2022
He later developed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension, diabetes, severe arthrosis and costochondral junction syndrome — a painful inflammation where the ribs meet the breastbone.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2022
More recent and precise terms are arthrosis and osteoarthrosis.
From Time Magazine Archive
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