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arthroscopy

ar-THROS-koh-pee

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Definition

Visual examination of the interior of a joint using an endoscope

DiagnosticMusculoskeletal

Breakdown

Root

arthr/o

joint

Suffix

-scopy

visual examination

Etymology

Greek: arthr/o (joint) + -scopy (visual examination)

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