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ar·thro·scope

(är′thrə-skōp′)

An endoscope that is inserted into a joint and used for viewing or performing a surgical procedure.

ar′thro·scop′ic (-skŏp′ĭk) adj.

ar′thro·scop′ic·al·ly adv.

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arthroscope

(ˈɑːθrəˌskəʊp)

(Medicine) a tubular instrument that is inserted into the capsule of a joint to examine the joint, extract tissue, etc

ˌarthroˈscopic adj

arthroscopy n

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ar•thro•scope

(ˈɑr θrəˌskoʊp)

n.

an endoscope for use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseased or injured joints.

[1930–35]

ar•thros′co•py (-ˈθrɒs kə pi) n.

ar`thro•scop′ic (-ˈskɒp ɪk) adj.

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arthroscope - a type of endoscope that is inserted into a joint for visual examination

endoscope - a long slender medical instrument for examining the interior of a bodily organ or performing minor surgery

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ar·thro·scope

n. artroscopio, instrumento que se usa para el diagnóstico y tratamiento de ciertas condiciones en las articulaciones.

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