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otoscope

o·to·scope
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [oh-tuh-skohp]
    • /ˈoʊ təˌskoʊp/
    • /ˈəʊ.tə.skəʊp/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oh-tuh-skohp]
    • /ˈoʊ təˌskoʊp/

Definitions of otoscope word

  • noun otoscope an instrument for examining the external canal and tympanic membrane of the ear. 1
  • noun otoscope 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. 1
  • noun otoscope an instrument for examining the tympanic membrane and external canal of the ear 0

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Origin of otoscope

First appearance:

before 1840
One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; oto- + -scope

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Parts of speech for Otoscope

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

otoscope popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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