Meaning of ARTHROSCOPY

WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  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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	See Also:		operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		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.
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Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		The use of an arthroscope to examine a joint.
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