arthroscopy

Noun

Meaning

a minimally invasive operation to repair a damaged joint; the surgeon examines the joint with an arthroscope while making repairs through a small incision

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Synonyms

action business act analysis anatomy agency autopsy dissection ablation gastroscopy neurosurgery fenestration rhinoscopy craniotomy face lift

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Hypernyms

operation surgery surgical procedure surgical operation surgical process

Related terms

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Examples

Causes and Treatment of Hip Pain, Dr. Robert Rupp will discuss hip tendinitis, bursitis and arthritis, along with sciatic nerve compression and treatment options such as hip arthroscopy and anterior hip replacement. Source: Internet

The president then had a knee arthroscopy to remove a portion of the meniscus one month later with no complications. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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