Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
otoscope
Noun
ˈōtəˌskōp
Definition
An otoscope is a medical instrument used by healthcare professionals to examine the ear canal and eardrum.
Examples
- The doctor used an otoscope to check for any signs of infection in the patient’s ear.
- During the routine check-up, the pediatrician took out an otoscope to look into the child’s ear.
- Two weeks ago, I went to my ENT specialist, who examined my ears with an otoscope.
Meaning
The otoscope helps in diagnosing ear-related issues by providing a magnified view of the inner ear and eardrum.
Synonyms
- Ear speculum
- Otic examination tool
