rhinoscopy /rhi·nos·co·py/ (ri-nos´kah-pe) examination of the nose with a speculum, either through the anterior nares (anterior r.) or the nasopharynx (posterior r.) .
rhinoscopy
rhinoscopy [ri-nos´kah-pe]
rhi·nos·co·py (r -n s k -p )n. Examination of the nasal passages. rhi no·scope (rn-sk p) n.rhi no·scopic (-skp k) adj. |
rhinoscopy
[rīnos′kəpē]
Etymology: Gk, rhis + skopein, to look
an examination of the nasal passages to inspect the mucosa and detect inflammation, deformities, or asymmetry, as in deviation of the septum. The nasal passages may be examined anteriorly by introducing a speculum into the anterior nares or posteriorly by introducing a rhinoscope through the nasopharynx. rhinoscopic, adj.
rhinoscopy [ri-nos´kah-pe]
examination of the nose with a speculum, through either the anterior nares or the nasopharynx.
rhinoscopy
examination of the nose with a speculum, through either the anterior nares or the nasopharynx.
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