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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
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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.
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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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