Condylarthrosis

/ˌkɒndɪlɑːrˈθroʊsɪs/ noun

Definition

A disease or abnormal condition affecting the condylar joints, or the arthritic degeneration of bone condyles.

Etymology

From Greek kondylos (knob) + arthron (joint) + -osis (condition/disease). Medical term combining anatomical description with disease indicator.

Kelly Says

This word shows how doctors name diseases by location—condylarthrosis targets those smooth bumps on your bones, so it affects how smoothly your joints actually work.

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