arthroscope
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ar·thro·scope
(är′thrə-skōp′)n.
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)n
(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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Noun | 1. | ![]() 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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