arthrosis
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ar·thro·sis

noun \är-ˈthrō-səs\
plural ar·thro·ses\-ˌsēz\

Definition of ARTHROSIS

1
: an articulation between bones
2
: a degenerative disease of a joint

Origin of ARTHROSIS

New Latin, from Greek arthrōsis jointing, articulation, from arthroun to articulate, from arthron
First Known Use: 1634

ar·thro·sis

noun \är-ˈthrō-səs\   (Medical Dictionary)
plural ; ar·thro·ses \-ˌsēz\ (audio pronunciation)

Medical Definition of ARTHROSIS

1
: an articulation or line of juncture between bones
2
: a degenerative disease of a joint

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