auriscope

[ awr-uh-skohp ]

noun

, Medicine/Medical.

1. otoscope.

auriscope

/ ˌɔːrɪˈskɒpɪk; ˈɔːrɪˌskəʊp /

noun

1. a medical instrument for examinig the external ear Also calledotoscope

Derived Forms

• auriscopic, adjective

Other Words From

• au·ri·scop·ic [awr-, uh, -, skop, -ik], adjective
• auri·scopi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of auriscope¹

First recorded in 1850–55; auri- ² + -scope

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.

From Project Gutenberg