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ophthalmoscope
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oph·thal·mo·scope  (f-thlm-skp, p-)
n.
An instrument for examining the interior structures of the eye, especially the retina, consisting essentially of a mirror that reflects light into the eye and a central hole through which the eye is examined.
oph·thalmo·scopic (-skpk), oph·thalmo·scopi·cal (--kl) adj.
ophthal·mosco·py (fthl-msk-p, p-) n.
ophthalmoscope [ɒfˈθælməˌskəʊp]
n
(Medicine) an instrument for examining the interior of the eye
ophthalmoscopic  [ɒfˌθælməˈskɒpɪk] adj
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.ophthalmoscope - medical instrument for examining the retina of the eyeophthalmoscope - medical instrument for examining the retina of the eye
medical instrument - instrument used in the practice of medicine
orthoscope - an ophthalmoscope with a layer of water to neutralize the refraction of the cornea
Translations
ophthalmoscope [ɒfˈθælməskəʊp] N → oftalmoscopio m
ophthalmoscope
n → Augenspiegel m
ophthalmoscope [ɒfˈθælməˌskəʊp] n → oftalmoscopio
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