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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ker-uh-tuh-skohp]
- /ˈkɛr ə təˌskoʊp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ker-uh-tuh-skohp]
- /ˈkɛr ə təˌskoʊp/
Definitions of keratoscopy word
- noun keratoscopy an instrument, as Placido's disk, for determining the symmetry of the curvature of the cornea. 1
- noun keratoscopy (ophthalmology) The measurement of the shape of the anterior surface of the cornea. 1
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Origin of keratoscopy
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; kerato- + -scope
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Parts of speech for Keratoscopy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
keratoscopy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% 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.
keratoscopy usage trend in Literature
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