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Orthoscopic vs. Arthroscopic
Orthoscopic
/ˌɔːrθəˈskoʊpɪk/Examples:
The orthoscopic lens provided a clear, distortion-free view.She opted for orthoscopic surgery on her knee.The museum uses orthoscopic cameras for art documentation.
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Arthroscopic
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The athlete underwent an arthroscopic procedure to repair his knee.Arthroscopic surgery allows for less invasive options in joint treatment.Recovery from arthroscopic interventions is often shorter than traditional surgery.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Orthoscopic starts with ortho-, like orthodontist, hinting at alignment or straightness of bones or teeth.
- Arthroscopic starts with arthro-, similar to arthritis, pointing to joints as it relates to joint examination or surgery.
- Remember that arthroscopic often deals with seeing and repairing the inside of a joint, while orthoscopic relates to a broader corrective or viewing context, primarily non-medical like optics.
- Orthoscopic is not a common medical term; it might more frequently refer to enhanced image vision systems.
- If you see arthroscopic, think joints and minimally invasive surgery. If its orthoscopic, think optics'.
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