arthroscopy

noun ar·thros·co·py \är-ˈthräs-kə-pē\

Definition of ARTHROSCOPY

: examination of a joint with an arthroscope; also : surgery on a joint using an arthroscope

1931

Medical Dictionary

noun ar·thros·co·py \är-ˈthräs-kə-pē\

plural ar·thros·co·pies

: examination of a joint with an arthroscope; also : joint surgery using an arthroscope

—ar·thro·scop·ic \ˌär-thrə-ˈskäp-ik\ adjective

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