Arthroscopic
(adjective)
Relating to arthroscopy, a medical procedure in which a small camera is inserted into a joint to view its interior.
Origin:
From the greek words "arthron" meaning joint and "skopein" meaning to look, literally meaning "to look inside the joint".
Examples:
- The arthroscopic surgery was used to repair the torn cartilage in his knee.
- Arthroscopic procedures are minimally invasive and have a shorter recovery time.
- The doctor used an arthroscopic technique to remove the bone spur from the patient's shoulder.
- The arthroscopic camera allowed the surgeon to see inside the joint and make repairs.
- The arthroscopic procedure was done under general anesthesia.