arthroscope
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θrəˌskoʊp noun
a tubelike instrument utilizing fiber optics to examine and treat the inside of a joint.
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arthroscope (ˈɑːθrəˌskəʊp) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a tubular instrument that is inserted into the capsule of a joint to examine the joint, extract tissue, etc | |
| arthro'scopic | |
| —adj | |
| arthroscopy | |
| —n | |
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American Heritage
Cultural Dictionary
arthroscope [(ahr-thruh-skohp)]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.
Note: Arthroscopic surgery allows rapid recovery, and one often sees it mentioned with regard to injuries of athletes.
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Example sentences
Two small incisions will be made to accommodate the arthroscope and other instruments.
Insert the arthroscope into your shoulder through a small incision.
Then the surgeon will insert a long, thin device called an arthroscope through this incision.
The arthroscope is connected to a video monitor in the operating room.
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