- arthroscopic
- adjective see arthroscope
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
arthroscopic
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arthroscopic — (adj.) 1979; see ARTHROSCOPY (Cf. arthroscopy) + IC (Cf. ic) … Etymology dictionary
Arthroscopic — Refers to a surgical technique whereby a doctor inserts a tube like instrument into a joint to inspect, diagnose and repair tissues. It is most commonly performed in patients with diseases of the knees or shoulders. The word arthroscopic is often … Medical dictionary
arthroscopic — adjective see arthroscopy * * * arthroscopic / skopˈik/ adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑arthroscopy … Useful english dictionary
Arthroscopic lavage — Lavage means washing . To lavage a joint means to wash out any blood, fluid or loose debris from inside the joint space.Arthroscopic lavage is generally combined with arthroscopic debridement, where fronds of joint material or degenerative tissue … Wikipedia
arthroscopic — See arthroscope. * * * … Universalium
arthroscopic — adjective of or pertaining to arthroscopy … Wiktionary
arthroscopic — ar·thro·scop·ic … English syllables
arthroscopic — /aθrəˈskɒpɪk/ (say ahthruh skopik) adjective of or relating to a surgical procedure which involves the visualisation and examination of a joint by the insertion of an arthroscope between the bones. {arthroscop(e) + ic} …
arthroscopic microdiskectomy — microdiskectomy performed with instruments introduced into the area of herniation through an arthroscope … Medical dictionary
arthroscopic debridement — /ˌaθrəskɒpɪk dəˈbraɪdmənt / (say .ahthruhskopik duh bruydmuhnt) noun → arthroscopy (def. 2) …
