Etymology

arthron

ar·thron
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Today it means: An articulation or joint. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ᾰ̓́ρθρον
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromᾰ̓́ρθρον
  2. English todayarthron

Derived from Ancient Greek ᾰ̓́ρθρον (ắrthron, “articulation, joint”). Compare New Latin articulus and New Latin arthrītis.

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