fiberscope

fi·ber·scope

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fahy-ber-skohp]
- /ˈfaɪ bərˌskoʊp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fahy-ber-skohp]
- /ˈfaɪ bərˌskoʊp/

Definitions of fiberscope word

noun fiberscope an optical instrument consisting of a fiber bundle with an objective lens at one end and an eyepiece at the other, for viewing objects not accessible to direct viewing. 1
noun fiberscope A fiber-optic device for viewing inaccessible internal structures, especially in the human body. 1
noun fiberscope a fiber-optic device for use in places difficult to see or reach, as an endoscope for a biopsy 0

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Origin of fiberscope

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

First recorded in 1950-55; fiber + -scope

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Parts of speech for Fiberscope

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fiberscope popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

fiberscope usage trend in Literature

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