orthoscopic

[ awr-thuh-skop-ik ]

adjective

, Ophthalmology.

1. pertaining to, characterized by, or produced by normal vision.

orthoscopic

/ ˌɔːθəʊˈskɒpɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or produced by normal vision
2. yielding an undistorted image

Word History and Origins

Origin of orthoscopic¹

First recorded in 1850–55; ortho- + -scope + -ic

Example Sentences

A study by the American Journal of Sports Medicine released earlier this year noted a 50 percent return-to-play rate for NFL players undergoing orthoscopic repair of patellar tendon injuries, significantly lower than the return-to-play rates from other types of knee injuries.

From Washington Times

How aggressively should we treat knee arthritis with orthoscopic surgery?

From Forbes

Orthoscopic, or-thō-skop′ik, adj. seeing correctly: appearing normal to the eye.

From Project Gutenberg

She had four operations, including gall bladder surgery and orthoscopic procedures on both shoulders.

From Time Magazine Archive