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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An instrument for examining the condition of the ear.
2. 2
   medical instrument consisting of a magnifying lens and light; used for examining the external ear (the auditory meatus and especially the tympanic membrane) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

otoscopeotoscopeauroscopephonetics

Etymology

From auri- + -scope.

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