arthrosclerosis
|ar-thro-scler-o-sis|
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/ˌɑrθroʊskləˈroʊsɪs/
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/ˌɑːθrəʊskləˈrəʊsɪs/
hardening of a joint
Etymology
'arthrosclerosis' originates from modern medical formation using Greek elements, specifically 'arthr-' from Greek 'arthron' meaning 'joint' and 'sclerosis' from Greek 'sklērosis' meaning 'hardening'.
'arthrosclerosis' was formed in New Latin/modern medical English by combining Greek roots 'arthron' + 'sklērosis' and entered technical usage in modern medical literature (19th–20th century).
Initially it denoted 'hardening of a joint' and this basic sense has been retained in medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
abnormal hardening or sclerosis of a joint or joints (a pathological stiffening or loss of normal elasticity in joint tissues).
Radiographs showed arthrosclerosis in several finger joints.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/10/23 08:46