arthroscopy
[ ahr-thros-kuh-pee ]
/ ɑrˈθrɒs kə pi /
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noun
the use of an arthroscope to diagnose an injury to or disease of a joint or to perform minor surgery on a joint.
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OTHER WORDS FROM arthroscopy
ar·thro·scop·ic [ahr-thruh-skop-ik], /ˌɑr θrəˈskɒp ɪk/, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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Medical definitions for arthroscopy
arthroscopy
[ är-thrŏs′kə-pē ]
n.
Examination of the interior of a joint using an endoscope that is inserted into the joint through a small incision.arthroendoscopy
Other words from arthroscopy
ar′thro•scope′ (är′thrə-skōp′) n.ar′thro•scop′ic (-skŏp′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for arthroscopy
arthroscopy
[ är-thrŏs′kə-pē ]
Examination of the interior of a joint, such as the knee, using a type of endoscope that is inserted into the joint through a small incision.
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