arthroxesis

arthroxesis

 [ahr-throk´sĕ-sis] scraping of diseased tissue from an articular surface.

ar·throx·e·sis

(ahr-throk'sĕ-sis) Removal of diseased tissue from a joint by means of a sharp spoon or other scraping instrument. [arthro- + G. xesis, a scraping]

arthroxesis

(ar-throk′sĕ-sĭs) [ arthro- + Gr. xesis, scraping] Scraping of diseased tissue from a joint.