Spondylolisthesis -  defined by a slipped vertebra

spondylos "a vertebra," and in plural "the backbone,"

From the gk: “olisthánein" = to slip

Spondylosis - involves the separation of the pars interarticularis

“Osis” - breakdown of

Athero + scler + osis

"Athero" = groats

"Scler" = hardening

"Osis" = diseased condition of

"Arterio" + "scler" + "osis"

"Arterio" = windpipe

"Scler" = hardening

"Osis" = diseased condition of/ breakdown of

Arteriosclerosis is a disease that blocks the wall of arteries due to aging. Whereas atherosclerosis is a medical disorder that damages the lumen of the arteries by plaque deposits. Atherosclerosis is mostly a failure of controlled cholesterol and fat levels in the body.

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease, in which the tissues in the joint break down over time

"Osteo" = bone

"Arthro" = joint

"Itis" = inflammation

Osteopenia is decreased bone mass

"osteo" =bone

"penia" =poverty

Osteoporosis

"osteo" =bone

"poro" =porous/pores

"Osis" = breakdown

Osteomalacia

"osteo" = Bone

Malakos = soft (mal=bad)

Osteo + myl +itis = An infection of the bone

Bone + muscle/marrow + inflammation