OTOSCOPE

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

otoscope (plural otoscopes)

(medicine) An instrument used for examining the eardrum and interior of the outer ear.

Synonyms

• auriscope

Source: Wiktionary


O"to*scope, n. Etym: [Oto- + -scope.]

Definition: An instrument for examining the condition of the ear.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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