Gonarthritis

/ˌɡoʊnɑrˈθraɪtɪs/ noun

Definition

Inflammation of the knee joint; medical term for arthritis specifically affecting the knee.

Etymology

From gon- (Greek gonu 'knee') + -arthritis (Greek arthron 'joint' + -itis 'inflammation'). This medical term uses the Greek root for knee combined with the arthritis suffix.

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