arthro-

a combining form meaning “joint,” “jointed,” used in the formation of compound words: arthropod.
Also especially before a vowel, arthr-.

Origin of arthro-

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

Words nearby arthro-

arthritic general pseudoparalysis, arthritide, arthritis, arthritis deformans, arthritis mutilans, arthro-, arthro-ophthalmopathy, arthrobacter, arthrocele, arthrocentesis, arthrochondritis

British Dictionary definitions for arthro-

arthro-

before a vowel arthr-

combining form

indicating a joint arthritis; arthropod

Word Origin for arthro-

from Greek arthron

Medical definitions for arthro-

arthro-

pref.

Joint:arthropathy.