Pronunciation of 'Arthroscopy'
The word 'Arthroscopy' is a medical term used to describe a minimally invasive surgical procedure on a joint. It is pronounced as 'ɑrˈθrɑːskəpi' in English.
Word Origin
The term 'Arthroscopy' originates from the Greek words 'arthro-' meaning 'joint' and '-skopein' meaning 'to look or examine'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A minimally invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat problems inside a joint.
Pronounced as 'ahr-THRAW-skuh-pee', with stress on the second syllable. 'Ar' as in 'art', 'thraw' as in 'thraw', 'sku' as in 'school', and 'pee' as in 'pee'.