Pronunciation of 'Osteoarthritis'
Osteoarthritis is pronounced as 'ˌɒs.ti.oʊ.ɑːrˈθraɪ.tɪs' in English (en-US), and it refers to a degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of cartilage and underlying bone.
Word Origin
The term 'osteoarthritis' originates from Greek, where 'osteo-' means 'bone,' 'arthro-' means 'joint,' and '-itis' indicates inflammation.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of cartilage and underlying bone, often leading to pain and stiffness.
Pronounced as 'OSS-tee-oh-ar-THRY-tis.' 'OSS' as in 'boss,' 'tee' as in 'tea,' 'oh' as in 'go,' 'ar' as in 'are,' 'THRY' as in 'try,' and 'tis' as in 'this.'