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o·tos·co·py (-tsk-p)
n.
Examination of the ear by means of an otoscope.
otoscopy
[ōtos′kəpē]
Etymology: Gk, ous, ear, skopein, to view
an inspection of the tympanic membrane and other parts of the outer ear with an otoscope, an instrument for examining the drum membrane.
otoscopy [o-tos´kah-pe]
examination of the external acoustic meatus with an otoscope.
otoscopy,
n viewing or inspecting the tympanic membrane and other parts of the outer ear with an otoscope.
otoscopy
examination of the external acoustic meatus with an otoscope.
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