auriscope
auriscope · auriscopes
An instrument for examining the condition of the earAn instrument for examining the condition of the ear.
Meaning
1 sensesAn instrument for examining the condition of the ear.
medical instrument consisting of a magnifying lens and light; used for examining the external ear (the auditory meatus and especially the tympanic membrane)
Origin
From auri- + -scope.From auri- + -scope.
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Forms
plural: auriscopes| Singular | auriscope |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsSee also
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