o·to·scope

(ō′tə-skōp′)

An instrument for examining the interior of the ear, especially the eardrum, consisting essentially of a magnifying lens and a light.

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otoscope

(ˈəʊtəʊˌskəʊp)

(Medicine) another name for auriscope

otoscopic adj

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otoscope

A tool for examining the inside of the outer ear canal and eardrum by the shining of a light.

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Noun

otoscope - medical instrument consisting of a magnifying lens and light; used for examining the external ear (the auditory meatus and especially the tympanic membrane)

auriscope, auroscope

medical instrument - instrument used in the practice of medicine

Translations

o·to·scope

n. otoscopio, instrumento para examinar el oído.

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otoscope

n otoscopio

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