arthroscope
a tubelike instrument utilizing fiber optics to examine and treat the inside of a joint.
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British Dictionary definitions for arthroscope
/ (ˈɑːθrəˌskəʊp) /
a tubular instrument that is inserted into the capsule of a joint to examine the joint, extract tissue, etc
Derived forms of arthroscope
- arthroscopic, adjective
- arthroscopy (ɑːˈθrɒskəpɪ), noun
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Cultural definitions for arthroscope
[ (ahr-thruh-skohp) ]
A surgical instrument that uses fiber optics to allow physicians to see and perform surgery inside joints. The surgery involves only the insertion of a small tube into the joint.
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