Definition of ARTHROSCOPY

arthroscopy

Meanings

Plural: arthroscopies

Noun

  • a minimally invasive operation to repair a damaged joint; the surgeon examines the joint with an arthroscope while making repairs through a small incision
  • the examination of the interior of a joint (such as the knee) using an arthroscope

Origin / Etymology

From arthro- + -scopy.

Scrabble Score: 21

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Words With Friends Score: 21

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