otoscope

Meanings

• noun

  A medical instrument used to examine the ear, particularly the eardrum and the canal leading to it.

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Synonyms

auriscope

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Variants

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otoscope , otoscopes

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'otos' meaning ear and 'skopein' meaning to look or examine.

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Trivia

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1. The first otoscope was invented in 1867 by German physician and inventor, Ernst von Bergmann.

2. The otoscope can be used with various attachments, such as otoscopes with magnification or otoscopes with a camera.

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1. Otolaryngology: The medical specialty dealing with the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) and related structures of the head and neck.

2. Otitis: An inflammation or infection of the ear.

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In medicine, the otoscope is an essential tool for diagnosing various ear conditions, including infections, injuries, and foreign objects. It is commonly used during physical examinations and can be used with an attached camera for visual documentation.

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