arthroscope
[ ahr-thruh-skohp ]
/ ˈɑr θrəˌskoʊp /
noun
a tubelike instrument utilizing fiber optics to examine and treat the inside of a joint.
Nearby words
arthropoda, arthropodiasis, arthropods, arthropyosis, arthrosclerosis, arthroscope, arthroscopic, arthroscopy, arthrosis, arthrospore, arthrostomy
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British Dictionary definitions for arthroscope
arthroscope
/ (ˈɑːθrəˌskəʊp) /
noun
a tubular instrument that is inserted into the capsule of a joint to examine the joint, extract tissue, etc
Derived Formsarthroscopic, adjectivearthroscopy (ɑːˈθrɒskəpɪ), noun
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Culture definitions for arthroscope
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.
Note
Arthroscopic surgery allows rapid recovery, and one often sees it mentioned with regard to injuries of athletes.
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