"otoscope" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈoʊ̯ɾəskoʊ̯p/ [US], /ˈəʊ̯təskəʊ̯p/ [UK] Forms: otoscopes [plural]
Etymology: oto- + -scope Etymology templates: {{confix|en|oto|scope}} oto- + -scope Head templates: {{en-noun}} otoscope (plural otoscopes)
  1. (medicine) An instrument used for examining the eardrum and interior of the outer ear. Categories (topical): Medicine Synonyms: auriscope, auroscope Related terms: otocone, otoscopy Translations (medical instrument): otoskop [masculine] (Czech), otoskooppi (Finnish), otoscope [masculine] (French), Otoskop [neuter] (German), otoscopio [masculine] (Italian), otoskop (Turkish)

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