| arthroscope | <instrument, orthopaedics> A thin flexible fibreoptic scope which is introduced into a joint space via a small incision. (27 Sep 1997) |
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| arthroscopic knee repair | <orthopaedics> A fibreoptic procedure, known as arthroscopy, is used in the surgical repair of any of several knee ligaments including the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), lateral or medial meniscus, lateral collateral or medial collateral ligament. Recovery from this procedure is based largely on the ligament repaired and can be highly variable. (27 Sep 1997) |
| arthroscopy | <orthopaedics, procedure> The introduction of a thin fibreoptic scope into a joint space to allow direct visualisation of internal structures. In some cases, surgical repair can also be performed using the arthroscope. (27 Sep 1997) |
| arthrosis | <orthopaedics, rheumatology> A disease of a joint. (18 Nov 1997) |
| arthrospore | <microbiology> This is a cell formed by the fragmentation of a fungus' hyphae. (09 Oct 1997) |
| arthrosteitis | Inflammation of the osseous structures of a joint. Origin: arthro-+ G. Osteon, bone, + -itis, inflammation (05 Mar 2000) |
| arthrostomy | Establishment of a temporary opening into a joint cavity. Origin: arthro-+ G. Stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
| arthrostraca | <zoology> One of the larger divisions of Crustacea, so called because the thorax and abdomen are both segmented; Tetradecapoda. It includes the Amphipoda and Isopoda. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Joint + a shell. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| arthrosynovitis | Inflammation of the synovial membrane of a joint. (05 Mar 2000) |
| arthrotome | A large, strong scalpel used in cutting cartilaginous and other tough joint structures. (05 Mar 2000) |
| arthrotomy | <orthopaedics> A surgical incision into a joint. (27 Sep 1997) |
| arthrotropic | Tending to affect joints. Origin: arthro-+ G. Tropos, a turning (05 Mar 2000) |
| arthrotyphoid | An obsolete term for typhoid fever with joint involvement due to metastatic infection. (05 Mar 2000) |
| arthroxesis | Removal of diseased tissue from a joint by means of the sharp spoon or other scraping instrument. Origin: arthro-+ G. Xesis, a scraping (05 Mar 2000) |
| arthrozoic | <zoology> Of or pertaining to the Articulata; articulate. Origin: Gr. Joint + animal, fr. An animal. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |