arthrotic
Arthrotic is an adjective in medical terminology used to describe something related to a joint. The term derives from the Greek word arthron, meaning joint, combined with the suffix -otic. In practice, arthrotic is employed to indicate that a condition, change, or process affects one or more joints. It is not a disease itself but a descriptor applied in clinical notes, radiology reports, and pathology to convey joint involvement or degenerative changes.
Arthrotic changes are commonly referenced in imaging and examination findings. Radiologic features associated with arthrotic joints
Arthrotic is distinct from arthralgia, which refers specifically to joint pain without necessarily implying structural joint
The term combines arthron (joint) with -otic, forming an adjective used to summarize joint-related pathology or
Arthro-, arthrosis, arthritis, osteoarthritis, joint degeneration, joint replacement.