Auroscope (Noun)
Meaning
Medical instrument consisting of a magnifying lens and light; used for examining the external ear (the auditory meatus and especially the tympanic membrane).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor carefully inserted the auroscope into the patient's ear canal to examine the eardrum for any signs of infection.
- An auroscope is typically used by healthcare professionals to visually inspect the outer ear canal and the tympanic membrane.
- The nurse practitioner gently positioned the auroscope in the child's ear to get a better look at the middle ear.
- The doctor used an auroscope to inspect the patient's ear canal and look for any signs of wax buildup or infection.
- The auroscope revealed a perforated eardrum, which explained the patient's persistent hearing loss and ear pain.