orthoscope

or·tho·scope

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awr-thuh-skohp]
- /ˈɔr θəˌskoʊp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awr-thuh-skohp]
- /ˈɔr θəˌskoʊp/

Definitions of orthoscope word

noun orthoscope (formerly) an instrument for examining the internal structures of the eye through a layer of water that neutralizes the refraction of the cornea. 1
noun orthoscope An instrument for examining the interior of an eye. 1
noun orthoscope a 19th-century instrument for viewing the fundus of the eye through a layer of water, which eliminates distortion caused by the cornea 0
noun orthoscope an instrument containing a layer of water which is held in contact with the eye, allowing an examination of the interior of the eye without the distortion due to corneal refraction 0

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Origin of orthoscope

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95; ortho- + -scope

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Parts of speech for Orthoscope

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orthoscope popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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