Word Parts
Arthr/o
Combining form means joint
mandible
bone that forms the lower jaw
osteitis
inflammation of the bone
arthrodesis
surgical procedure fusing two bones
periosteum
outer covering of bone
Oste/o
Combining form means bone
Foramen
opening in a bone
chondromalacia
abnormal softening of cartilage
revision surgery
osteomalacia
abnormal softening of bone
Chondr/o
Combining form means cartilage
cranium
bones encases the brain
osteoporosis
loss of bone density
spinal fusion
joining together of two or more vertebrae
clavicle
known as the collar bone
Myel/o
Combining form means bone marrow and spinal cord
manubrium
upper portion of the sternum
lodosis
swayback, curvature inward of the spine
arthrolysis
surgical loosening of an anklosed joint
osteoarthritis
known as wear and tear- like arthritis
-desis
suffix means bind or tie together
carpals
bones in the wrist
ankylosis
loss or absences of mobility in a joint
arthroplasty
surgical repar or replacement of a joint
osteoclasis
surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity