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noun
An instrument used for examining the eardrum and interior of the outer ear.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: medicine, sciences
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Synonyms: auriscope, auroscope
Antonyms: none provided
noun
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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Synonyms: auriscope, auroscope
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: medical instrument
History
From oto- + -scope.
Across languages
9 source translations are retained for this English entry.
