otoscopy

o·to·scope

O o

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [oh-tuh-skohp]
- /ˈoʊ təˌskoʊp/
- /ɒtˈɒskəpi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-tuh-skohp]
- /ˈoʊ təˌskoʊp/

Definitions of otoscopy word

noun otoscopy an instrument for examining the external canal and tympanic membrane of the ear. 1
noun otoscopy (medicine) The visual examination of the inner ear using an otoscope. 1
noun otoscopy an examination of the inner ear using an otoscope 0

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Origin of otoscopy

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 Otoscopy

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otoscopy 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.

According to our data about 52% 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.

otoscopy usage trend in Literature

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