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Definition of otoscope in English: otoscopenoun ˈəʊtəskəʊpˈoʊdəˌskoʊp An instrument designed for visual examination of the eardrum and the passage of the outer ear, typically having a light and a set of lenses. Also called auriscope Example sentencesExamples - No significant differences were found between the groups in terms of reported symptoms or a physical examination with an otoscope.
- In a study of otoscopes used by 96 private practice physicians, approximately one third of the devices were found to have a suboptimal output of light.
- An otoscope should be used to examine the external auditory canal for cerumen, foreign bodies, and abnormalities of the canal skin.
- To examine the ear, doctors use an otoscope, a small instrument similar to a flashlight, through which they can see the eardrum.
- Some might carry blood counting equipment or culture media for throat swabs, otoscope, ophthalmoscope, catheters, sterile gloves, sutures, needles, scissors, and other such essentials…
Derivatives adjective əʊtəˈskɒpɪk No significant changes were recorded in the qualitative analysis of tympanometry results and otoscopic observations. Example sentencesExamples - Patients were also asked four questions to further evaluate their sensations and preferences, and then an otoscopic examination was performed to check for irritation or damage.
- The predictive ability of tympanometry was lower, however, if the otoscopic examination showed retraction or other signs of effusion, but myringotomy demonstrated the absence of middle ear fluid.
- Even though the otoscopic examination may show tympanic membrane inflammation, the middle ear fluid may be sterile by the time the patient seeks care.
- Children with otoscopic signs of acute inflammation were eligible for the study if they did not have symptoms of serious disease or a history of significant complications from otitis.
adverbəʊtəˈskɒpɪk(ə)li
Definition of otoscope in US English: otoscopenounˈōdəˌskōpˈoʊdəˌskoʊp An instrument designed for visual examination of the eardrum and the passage of the outer ear, typically having a light and a set of lenses. Also called auriscope Example sentencesExamples - In a study of otoscopes used by 96 private practice physicians, approximately one third of the devices were found to have a suboptimal output of light.
- An otoscope should be used to examine the external auditory canal for cerumen, foreign bodies, and abnormalities of the canal skin.
- Some might carry blood counting equipment or culture media for throat swabs, otoscope, ophthalmoscope, catheters, sterile gloves, sutures, needles, scissors, and other such essentials…
- No significant differences were found between the groups in terms of reported symptoms or a physical examination with an otoscope.
- To examine the ear, doctors use an otoscope, a small instrument similar to a flashlight, through which they can see the eardrum.
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