skiascope

[skahy-uh-skohp]

noun

Ophthalmology.

1. retinoscope.

skiascope

/ ˈskaɪəˌskəʊp /

noun

1. Also called: retinoscope. med a medical instrument for examining the eye to detect errors of refraction See also retinoscopy

Other Word Forms

• skiascopy noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of skiascope¹

< Greek skiā́ a shadow, shade + -scope

Word History and Origins

Origin of skiascope¹

C19: from Greek skia a shadow + _-scope