Pronunciation of 'Arthroscopy'
Arthroscopy is a medical procedure used to diagnose and treat joint issues. It involves inserting a small camera into the joint through a small incision. The pronunciation in American English is 'ɑːrˈθrɑːskəpi'.
Word Origin
The word 'arthroscopy' originates from Greek: 'arthro-' meaning joint and '-scopy' meaning to look or examine.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A minimally invasive surgical procedure used to examine and treat joint conditions.
Pronounced as 'ahr-THRAH-skuh-pee'. 'Ahr' as in 'art', 'thrah' with a soft 'th' sound, and 'skuh-pee' with emphasis on the second syllable.