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rhinoscope

rhinoscope

9.9
A medical tool doctors use to look inside the nose
  • noun
  • /ˈraɪnəˌskoʊp/
  • Specialized
: rinoscopio
  • The doctor inserted a rhinoscope to get a clear view of the patient's nasal cavity.

Examples

  • Using a rhinoscope, the specialist was able to diagnose a blockage deep in the nose.

  • The doctor used a rhinoscope to check her nasal passages.

  • A rhinoscope is essential for thorough ear, nose, and throat examinations.

  • A rhinoscope is essential for examining the nasopharynx.

  • The doctor inserted a rhinoscope to get a clear view of the patient's nasal cavity.

  • Using a rhinoscope, the specialist was able to diagnose a blockage deep in the nose.

  • A rhinoscope is essential for thorough ear, nose, and throat examinations.

Surface Forms

rhinoscope singular
rhinoscopes plural

Morphology

rhinoscope = scope (opaque) = rhino + scope

The word is historically built from learned combining forms meaning 'nose' and 'viewing instrument', but that structure is not transparent to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

The word rhinoscope comes from Greek parts rhino- meaning 'nose', as in rhinoceros, and -scope meaning 'to look', as in telescope. So a rhinoscope is a tool for 'looking' inside the nose.