Pronunciation of 'Osteoarthritis'
Osteoarthritis is pronounced as 'ˌɒsti.oʊˈɑːrθraɪtɪs' in English (en-US). It refers to a common joint condition characterized by the breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone.
Word Origin
The term 'osteoarthritis' originates from Greek, where 'osteo-' means 'bone' and 'arthritis' means 'joint inflammation'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A degenerative joint disease causing pain and stiffness, commonly affecting the knees, hips, hands, and spine.
Pronounced as 'OSS-tee-oh-ahr-THRY-tis'. 'OSS' as in 'osteoporosis', 'tee-oh' as in 'theo', 'ahr' as in 'are', 'THRY' as in 'thrive', and 'tis' as in 'this'.