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noun
A modification of the stethoscope, for directly auscultating the uterine souffles (not the dessert) during pregnancy. One part is inserted into the vagina, and the other into the ear.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Topics: medicine, sciences
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noun
Any of various other measuring devices, such as for thickness.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
From metro- + -scope.
