arthroscopy

[ ahr-thros-kuh-pee ]

noun

1. the use of an arthroscope to diagnose an injury to or disease of a joint or to perform minor surgery on a joint.

arthroscopy

/ är-thrŏs′kə-pē /

1. 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.

Other Words From

• ar·thro·scop·ic [ahr-thr, uh, -, skop, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of arthroscopy¹

First recorded in 1930–35; arthro- + -scopy

Example Sentences

A concussion increases the risks of lower extremity injuries, according to a recent analysis of National Football League players published in August in Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation.

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