noun
Meaning 1
An instrument for examining the condition of the ear.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
auriscope
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noun
Meaning 2
medical instrument consisting of a magnifying lens and light; used for examining the external ear (the auditory meatus and especially the tympanic membrane)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: otoscope, auroscope
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: medical instrument
History
Etymology
From auri- + -scope.