CEFR C1

arthroscope

noun

Meaning

A medical instrument consisting of a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, used to examine the interior of a joint.

Examples

The surgeon used an arthroscope to diagnose the cause of the persistent shoulder pain.
Advancements in arthroscope technology have significantly reduced recovery times for joint surgeries.

Synonyms: endoscope, camera, probe, imaging device

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arthroscope (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈɑːrθrəˌskoʊp

Definition

A medical instrument consisting of a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, used to examine the interior of a joint.

Examples

The surgeon used an arthroscope to diagnose the cause of the persistent shoulder pain.
Advancements in arthroscope technology have significantly reduced recovery times for joint surgeries.
The patient was relieved to learn that the arthroscope revealed only minor cartilage damage.

How to Use arthroscope

examine with an arthroscope (prepositional phrase): To look inside a joint using this specific tool. — "The doctor decided to examine the patient's ankle with an arthroscope."

Synonyms of arthroscope

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