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arthroscopy

/ɑrˈθrɒskəpi/ noun · British & US
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What does arthroscopy mean?

noun

A medical procedure in which a joint is examined using an arthroscope, a thin, flexible tube with a camera and light on the end.

Example

"The doctor performed an arthroscopy to diagnose the patient's knee injury."

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