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What does the prefix arth mean?

The prefix "arth" comes from the Greek word "ἄρθρον" (árthron), which means joint.

So, "arth" generally indicates something related to joints or articulation.

Here are some examples of words with the prefix "arth":

* Arthritis: Inflammation of a joint.

* Arthroscopy: A surgical procedure that examines the inside of a joint using a thin, flexible tube with a camera.

* Arthropod: An invertebrate animal with a segmented body, jointed limbs, and a hard exoskeleton (e.g., insects, spiders, crabs).

* Arthralgia: Joint pain.

It's important to note that the prefix "arth" can sometimes be spelled "arthro," as in "arthropod."

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