ophthalmoscope (redirected from ophthalmoscopies)

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.

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oph·thalmo·scopic (-skpk), oph·thalmo·scopi·cal (--kl) adj.

ophthal·mosco·py (fthl-msk-p, p-) n.

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ophthalmoscope

Noun

an instrument for examining the interior of the eye

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ophthalmoscope - 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