Medical Terminology / Unit 6 MedTerm 0323 short lesson, about 20 seconds
arthr/o: Joint
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The idea
The combining form arthr slash o names a joint, the point where two bones meet.
In practice
Arthritis is inflammation of a joint.
Where people slip
Arthr slash o names the junction itself, not the bones forming it.
Your place on the trail
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