posterior rhinoscopy
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pos·te·ri·or rhi·nos·co·py
inspection of the nasopharynx and posterior portion of the nasal cavity by means of the rhinoscope, or with a nasopharyngoscope.
See also: nasopharyngoscopy.
See also: nasopharyngoscopy.
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posterior rhinoscopy
n.
Examination of the nasopharynx and posterior portion of the nasal cavity using a rhinoscope or a nasopharyngoscope.
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pos·te·ri·or rhi·nos·co·py
(pos-tēr'ē-ŏr rī-nos'kŏ-pē)Inspection of the nasopharynx and posterior portion of the nasal cavity by means of the rhinoscope, or with a nasopharyngoscope.
See also: nasopharyngoscopy
See also: nasopharyngoscopy
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posterior rhinoscopy
Examination through the posterior nares, usually with a small mirror in the nasopharynx.
See also: rhinoscopy
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