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arthroscope
[ ahr-thruh-skohp ]
noun
- a tubelike instrument utilizing fiber optics to examine and treat the inside of a joint.
arthroscope
/ ˈɑːθrəˌskəʊp; ɑːˈθrɒskəpɪ /
noun
- a tubular instrument that is inserted into the capsule of a joint to examine the joint, extract tissue, etc
arthroscope
- 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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Notes
Arthroscopic surgery allows rapid recovery, and one often sees it mentioned with regard to injuries of athletes.
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Derived Forms
- ˌarthroˈscopic, adjective
- arthroscopy, noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of arthroscope1
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