arthroscopy
/ɑrˈθrɑskəpi/
noun
- A medical procedure in which a small camera is inserted into a joint to examine or treat it.
- Arthroscopy is often used for diagnosing joint problems without making a large cut.
- The doctor recommended arthroscopy to see what was causing the swelling in her knee.
- He had arthroscopy on his shoulder to repair a torn ligament.