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AURISCOPE
otoscope, auriscope, auroscope
(noun) medical instrument consisting of a magnifying lens and light; used for examining the external ear (the auditory meatus and especially the tympanic membrane)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
auriscope (plural auriscopes)
An instrument for examining the condition of the ear.
Synonyms
• otoscope
Source: Wiktionary
Au"ri*scope, n. Etym: [L. auris + -scope.] (Med.)
Definition: An instrument for examining the condition of the ear.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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