What it means
The root in words about bones. osteoporosisos-tee-oh-puh-ROH-sisA condition in which bones lose density and become thin, weak and easy to break.oste/o bonepor/o pore, small opening-osis abnormal conditionFull entry is thin, weak bone; osteoarthritisos-tee-oh-ar-THRY-tisA long-term joint disease in which the cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears away.oste/o bonearthr/o joint-itis inflammationFull entry is wear of the joints; osteomyelitisos-tee-oh-my-uh-LY-tisAn infection of bone.oste/o bonemyel/o marrow-itis inflammationFull entry is bone infection; an osteotomy is a cut into bone.
At a glance
| Also written | osteo-, oste- |
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Related terms
osteoarthritis
A long-term joint disease in which the cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears away.
osteoporosis
A condition in which bones lose density and become thin, weak and easy to break.
arthr/o
A word root that means joint.
osteomyelitis
An infection of bone.