Definition of Arthroscope

1. Noun. A type of endoscope that is inserted into a joint for visual examination.

Generic synonyms: Endoscope

Definition of Arthroscope

1. Noun. A form of endoscope used in arthroscopy ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Arthroscope

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Medical Definition of Arthroscope

1. A thin flexible fibreoptic scope which is introduced into a joint space via a small incision. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Arthroscope

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arthropodae
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arthropodologists
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arthropods
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arthropyosis
arthrorisis
arthrosclerosis
arthroscope (current term)
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arthroscopic knee repair
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arthrospore
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arthrosporous
arthrosteitis
arthrostomy
arthrostraca

Literary usage of Arthroscope

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Food and Drugs, Pt. 800-1299, Revised by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"An arthroscope is an electrically powered endoscope intended to make ... The arthroscope and accessories also is intended to perform surgery within a joint. ..."

2. Management of Temporomandibular Disorders: Current Bibliographies in by Martha H. Glock, James A. Lipton (1996)
"Diagnostic accuracy of temporomandibular joint lower-compartment arthroscopy using an ultrathin arthroscope: a postmortem study. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 1991 ..."

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