orthoscopic
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- adjective
- /ˌɔrθəˈskɒpɪk/
- Specialized
- After orthoscopic surgery, X-rays showed healing, but the arm stayed sore.
- orthoscopic eyepiece
- orthoscopic surgery
Examples
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The astronomer preferred using orthoscopic eyepieces for their ability to show celestial objects in accurate proportions.
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And one of the key pieces of equipment that surgeons use for orthoscopic surgery is an endoscope.
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For detailed planetary observations, an orthoscopic lens provides a clearer image without distortion.
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Many amateur astronomers choose orthoscopic telescopes because they deliver true-to-life views of the night sky.
Synonyms
Relating to drawings that show three-dimensional objects as flat top, front, or side views
How Accurate
Surface Forms
Morphology
orthoscopic = orthoscope (semi-transparent) = ortho + scop + ic
The term 'orthoscope' is specialized, and while 'ortho' and 'scope' are recognizable, the specific optical meaning requires specialized knowledge.
Etymology
The word orthoscopic comes from Greek parts ortho- meaning 'straight' or 'correct' and -scopic meaning 'to look' or 'see', the same parts you find in orthodox and telescope. So an orthoscopic image shows things in the right shape and size.