ophthalmoscope
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- ophthalmoscopic adjective
- ophthalmoscopical adjective
Etymology
Origin of ophthalmoscope
First recorded in 1855–60; ophthalmo- + -scope
Example Sentences
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New medical instruments and processes, such as the ophthalmoscope and the x-ray, improved the diagnosis of injury and disease.
From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022
Dr. Glaucomflecken’s avatar was an ophthalmoscope dressed up with a top hat, cartoon eyes, mustache, and goatee.
From The Verge • Mar. 5, 2019
He uses a handheld ophthalmoscope to check the inside of Joyce's eyes and a slit lamp to check the outside.
From BBC • Nov. 21, 2016
As the consultant lifted the ophthalmoscope to Yvonne’s eye for the final time, she blinked.
From The Guardian • May 16, 2015
The ophthalmoscope is a very useful instrument for determining the condition of the different structures of the eyes, when in the hands of persons who are trained in its use.
From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.
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