RHINOSCOPE

rhinoscope

(noun) medical instrument consisting of a mirror mounted at an angle on a rod; used to examine the nasal passages (through the nasopharynx)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

rhinoscope (plural rhinoscopes)

an instrument used to examine inside the nose

Synonyms

• nasoscope

Source: Wiktionary


Rhi"no*scope, n. Etym: [Rhino- + -scope.]

Definition: A small mirror for use in rhinoscopy.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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