otoscopy

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noun

The visual examination of the inner ear using an otoscope

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Meanings

nounotoscopy (plural otoscopies)

plural otoscopies

  1. 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 465

    Synonyms: 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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APA

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“otoscopy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/otoscopy. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “otoscopy,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/otoscopy.

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