arthro-

1.
a combining form meaning “joint,” “jointed,” used in the formation of compound words:
arthropod.
Also, especially before a vowel, arthr-.
Origin
< Greek, combining form of árthron a joint; akin to Latin artus (see article)
British Dictionary definitions for arthro-

arthro-

combining form
1.
indicating a joint: arthritis, arthropod
Word Origin
from Greek arthron
Word Origin and History for arthro-

word-forming element meaning "pertaining to the joints," from Greek arthro- (before vowels arth-), comb. form of arthron "joint," from PIE *ar-dhro-, from *ar- "to fit together;" see arm (n.1).

arthro- in Medicine

arthro- or arthr-
pref.
Joint: arthropathy.