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arthroscopy
[ ahr-thros-kuh-pee ]
noun
- 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 /
- 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.
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Other Words From
- ar·thro·scop·ic [ahr-thr, uh, -, skop, -ik], adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of arthroscopy1
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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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