Definition of Arthroscopy

1. 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.

Generic synonyms: Operation, Surgery, Surgical Operation, Surgical Procedure, Surgical Process

Definition of Arthroscopy

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Medical Definition of Arthroscopy

1. The introduction of a thin fibreoptic scope into a joint space to allow direct visualisation of internal structures. In some cases, surgical repair can also be performed using the arthroscope. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Arthroscopy

arthropod genus
arthropod vectors
arthropod venoms
arthropomata
Arthropteris
arthropyosis
arthrorisis
arthrosclerosis
arthroscope
arthroscope
arthroscopes
arthroscopic
arthroscopic knee repair
arthroscopies
arthroscopy (current term)
arthroscopy (current term)
arthroses
arthrosis
arthrosis
arthrospore
arthrospore
arthrospores
arthrosporic
arthrosporous
arthrosteitis
arthrostomy
arthrostraca
arthrosynovitis
arthrotome
arthrotomy

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