Abarthrosis

Pronunciation: /æˈbɑrˌθroʊsɪs/

Definitions of abarthrosis

noun Abarthrosis is a medical term referring to a joint that is permanently fixed in a bent position.

Example Sentences

A1 Abarthrosis is a medical term for a joint disease.

A2 My grandmother suffers from abarthrosis, which makes it difficult for her to walk.

B1 The doctor recommended physical therapy to help manage the symptoms of abarthrosis.

B2 Abarthrosis can be caused by a variety of factors, including age and genetics.

C1 Researchers are studying new treatments for abarthrosis to improve quality of life for patients.

C2 Patients with severe abarthrosis may require surgery to repair or replace damaged joints.

Examples of abarthrosis in a Sentence

formal Abarthrosis is a medical condition characterized by stiffness and immobility in a joint.

informal My grandmother suffers from abarthrosis in her knees.

slang I can't play basketball today, my abarthrosis is acting up.

figurative The bureaucracy in this company is like abarthrosis, slowing down progress at every turn.

Grammatical Forms of abarthrosis

• past tense: abarthrosised
• plural: abarthroses
• comparative: more abarthrotic
• superlative: most abarthrotic
• present tense: abarthrosis
• future tense: will abarthrosis
• perfect tense: has abarthrosis
• continuous tense: is abarthrosising
• singular: abarthrosis
• positive degree: abarthrosis
• infinitive: to abarthrosis
• gerund: abarthrosising
• participle: abarthrosed

Origin and Evolution of abarthrosis

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Ancient Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'abarthrosis' originated from ancient Greek medical terminology.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in medical contexts to describe a joint disorder, the term 'abarthrosis' has evolved to be used more broadly in medical literature to refer to any abnormality or dislocation of a joint.