arthroscope

[ ahr-thruh-skohp ]

noun

1. a tubelike instrument utilizing fiber optics to examine and treat the inside of a joint.

arthroscope

/ ˈɑːθrəˌskəʊp; ɑːˈθrɒskəpɪ /

noun

1. a tubular instrument that is inserted into the capsule of a joint to examine the joint, extract tissue, etc

arthroscope

1. 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.

Notes

Arthroscopic surgery allows rapid recovery, and one often sees it mentioned with regard to injuries of athletes.

Derived Forms

• ˌarthroˈscopic, adjective
• arthroscopy, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of arthroscope¹

arthro- + -scope