The combining form is that the prefix osteo- is added.
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Osteoarthritis
Aort- is the medical terminology combining form meaning aorta.
Osteoarthritis, which is a non inflammatory form of arthritis and is often associated with the effects of wear and tear on the joints.
Myocardiorrhaphy is the medical term meaning surgical suture of the heart muscle. -rrhaphy is the combining form meaning surgical suture.
Yes any injury to sites that involve the joints can lead to osteoarthritis.