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the use of an arthroscope to diagnose an injury to or disease of a joint or to perform minor surgery on a joint.
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World English Dictionary
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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| arthroscope (ˈɑːθrəˌskəʊp) | |
| —n | |
| a tubular instrument that is inserted into the capsule of a joint to examine the joint, extract tissue, etc | |
| arthro'scopic | |
| —adj | |
| arthroscopy | |
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Medical Dictionary
arthroscopy ar·thros·co·py (är-thrŏs'kə-pē)
n.
Examination of the interior of a joint using an endoscope that is inserted into the joint through a small incision. Also called arthroendoscopy.
ar'thro·scope' (är'thrə-skōp') n.
ar'thro·scop'ic (-skŏp'ĭk) adj.
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American Heritage
Science Dictionary
arthroscopy  (är-thrŏs'kə-pē) Pronunciation Key
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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Example sentences
He is considering retirement and is trying to work his way back from arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.
Arthroscopic surgery can also be used to cut the tight ligaments and remove the scar tissue from the shoulder.
Arthroscopic knee surgery is a remedy for arthritis, but researchers have matched its effectiveness with a sham operation.
Her knee gave out during the choreography, and she underwent arthroscopic surgery.
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