Which term means "surgical repair of a joint"?
a. arthroplasty
b. arthrography
c. arthroscopy
d. arthrocentesis
a
Explanation:
a. arthroplasty: correct
b. arthrography: means "recording a joint"
c. arthroscopy: means "visual examination of a joint"
d. arthrocentesis: means "puncture of a joint"
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