arthrosis

noun ar·thro·sis \är-ˈthrō-səs\

plural ar·thro·ses\-ˌsēz\

Definition of ARTHROSIS

: an articulation between bones

: a degenerative disease of a joint

New Latin, from Greek arthrōsis jointing, articulation, from arthroun to articulate, from arthron

First Known Use: 1634

Medical Dictionary

noun ar·thro·sis \är-ˈthrō-səs\

plural ar·thro·ses \-ˌsēz\

: an articulation or line of juncture between bones

: a degenerative disease of a joint

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