Pronunciation of 'Arthroscopy'
Arthroscopy is a medical term referring to a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to examine and treat issues within a joint. It is pronounced as 'ahr-THROS-kuh-pee' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'arthroscopy' originates from Greek, where 'arthro-' means 'joint' and '-scopy' means 'to look or observe'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A minimally invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat joint problems.
Pronounced as 'ahr-THROS-kuh-pee'. 'Ar' as in 'art', 'thros' with a soft 'th' sound as in 'thrust', and 'kuh-pee' with a stress on the second syllable.