arthroscopy

arthroscopy definition - medical

ar·thros·co·py (är-thrŏsˈkə-pē)

noun
Examination of the interior of a joint using an endoscope that is inserted into the joint through a small incision. Also called arthroendoscopy.

Related Forms:

  • arˈthro·scopeˌ (ärˈthrə-skōpˌ) noun

Related Forms:

  • arˌthro·scopˈic (-skŏpˈĭk) adjective

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