Otoscopy

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The visual examination of the inner ear using an otoscope

    "Uncooperative children must be adequately immobilized before otoscopy is attempted."

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auriscopyauriscopyphonetics

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"Uncooperative children must be adequately immobilized before otoscopy is attempted."

Etymology

From oto- + -scopy.

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inner ear

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