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auriscope
[ awr-uh-skohp ]
auriscope
/ ˈɔːrɪˌskəʊp; ˌɔːrɪˈskɒpɪk /
noun
- a medical instrument for examinig the external ear Also calledotoscope
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Derived Forms
- auriscopic, adjective
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Other Words From
- au·ri·scop·ic [awr-, uh, -, skop, -ik], adjective
- auri·scopi·cal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of auriscope1
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Example Sentences
"It is improbable in the highest degree that any steamer is near enough to affect the auriscope," he said.
From Project Gutenberg
Constance happened to overlook the table on which stood the auriscope.
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