Meanings
plural otoscopies
- medicineThe visual examination of the inner ear using an otoscope
Uncooperative children must be adequately immobilized before otoscopy is attempted.
2002, John P. Santamaria, Thomas G. Abrunzo, “Ear and Nose Emergencies”, in Strange et al., editors, Pediatric Emergency Care, →ISBN, page 465Synonyms: auriscopy
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe visual examination of the inner ear using an otoscope
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Catalan otoscòpia
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French otoscopie
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German Otoskopie
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Italian otoscopia
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Polish otoskopia
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Spanish otoscopia
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otoscopy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/otoscopy
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