head mirror

head mir·ror

a circular concave mirror with a hole in its center to look through attached to a head band, used to project a beam of light into a cavity, such as the nose or larynx, for purposes of examination and permitting binocular vision.

Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

head mir·ror

(hed mirŏr)

Circular concave mirror with a hole in its center to look through attached to a head band, used to project a beam of light into a cavity, for examination; permits binocular vision.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

head mir·ror

(hed mirŏr)

Circular concave mirror with a hole in its center to look through, attached to a head band, used to project a beam of light into a cavity, such as the mouth, nose or larynx, to examine and permit binocular vision.

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

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