acroscopic | (adjective) facing or on the side toward the apex | - |
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angioscope | (noun) a modified microscope used to study capillary vessels | - |
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archepiscopal | (adjective) of or associated with an archbishop | Synonyms: archiepiscopal |
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archiepiscopal | (adjective) of or associated with an archbishop | Synonyms: archepiscopal |
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arthroscope | (noun) a type of endoscope that is inserted into a joint for visual examination | - |
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arthroscopy | (noun) a minimally invasive operation to repair a damaged joint; the surgeon examines the joint with an arthroscope while making repairs through a small incision | - |
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auriscope | (noun) medical instrument consisting of a magnifying lens and light; used for examining the external ear (the auditory meatus and especially the tympanic membrane) | Synonyms: auroscope, otoscope |
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auroscope | (noun) medical instrument consisting of a magnifying lens and light; used for examining the external ear (the auditory meatus and especially the tympanic membrane) | Synonyms: auriscope, otoscope |
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basiscopic | (adjective) facing or on the side toward the base | - |
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bioscope | (noun) a kind of early movie projector | - |
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(noun) a South African movie theater | - |
bronchoscope | (noun) a slender tubular instrument used to examine the bronchial tubes | - |
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bronchoscopic | (adjective) of or relating to an instrument for examining the interior of the bronchi | - |
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celioscopy | (noun) endoscopic examination of the abdomen through the abdominal wall | - |
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cheiloscopy | (noun) a forensic investigation technique that deals with identification of humans based on lip traces. | - |
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chronoscope | (noun) an instrument for accurate measurements of small intervals of time | - |
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colonoscope | (noun) an elongated fiberoptic endoscope for examining the entire colon from cecum to rectum | - |
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colonoscopy | (noun) visual examination of the colon (with a colonoscope) from the cecum to the rectum; requires sedation | - |
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colposcope | (noun) An endoscopic instrument that magnifies the epithelia of the vagina and cervix in vivo to allow direct observation and study of these tissues. | Synonyms: vaginoscope |
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cryoscope | (noun) a measuring instrument for measuring freezing and melting points | - |
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culdoscope | (noun) a specialized endoscope for visually examining a woman's pelvic organs | - |
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culdoscopy | (noun) endoscopic examination of a woman's pelvic organs by the insertion of a culdoscope through the vagina | - |
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diaphanoscope | (noun) An instrument for illuminating the interior of a cavity to determine the translucency of its walls. | - |
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electroscope | (noun) measuring instrument that detects electric charge; two gold leaves diverge owing to repulsion of charges with like sign | - |
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endoscope | (noun) a long slender medical instrument for examining the interior of a bodily organ or performing minor surgery | - |
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endoscopic | (adjective) of or relating to endoscopy | - |
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endoscopy | (noun) visual examination of the interior of a hollow body organ by use of an endoscope | - |
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enteroscope | (noun) an instrument for inspecting the inside of the intestine. | - |
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epidiascope | (noun) an optical projector that gives images of both transparent and opaque objects | - |
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episcopacy | (noun) the collective body of bishops | Synonyms: episcopate |
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episcopal | (adjective) denoting or governed by or relating to a bishop or bishops | Synonyms: pontifical |
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episcopate | (noun) the office and dignity of a bishop | Synonyms: bishopry |
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(noun) the collective body of bishops | Synonyms: episcopacy |
(noun) the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop | Synonyms: bishopric, diocese |
(noun) the term of office of a bishop | - |
esophagoscope | (noun) an optical instrument for examining the inside of the esophagus | Synonyms: oesophagoscope |
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fetoscope | (noun) a stethoscope placed on the pregnant woman's abdomen to listen for the fetal heartbeat | Synonyms: foetoscope |
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fetoscopy | (noun) prenatal diagnosis that allows direct observation of a fetus in the uterus and the withdrawal of fetal blood | Synonyms: foetoscopy |
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fiberscope | (noun) a flexible medical instrument involving fiber optics that is used to examine internal organs | - |
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fluoroscope | (noun) an X-ray machine that combines an X-ray source and a fluorescent screen to enable direct observation | Synonyms: roentgenoscope |
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fluoroscopy | (noun) examination of body structures using a fluoroscope | - |
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foetoscope | (noun) a stethoscope placed on the pregnant woman's abdomen to listen for the fetal heartbeat | Synonyms: fetoscope |
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foetoscopy | (noun) prenatal diagnosis that allows direct observation of a fetus in the uterus and the withdrawal of fetal blood | Synonyms: fetoscopy |
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gastroscope | (noun) a type of endoscope for visually examining the stomach | - |
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gastroscopy | (noun) visual examination of the stomach by means of a gastroscope inserted through the esophagus | - |
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gonioscopy | (noun) an examination of the front part of the eye to check the angle where the iris meets the cornea; it is used to distinguish between open-angle glaucoma and closed-angle glaucoma | - |
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gyroscope | (noun) rotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction | Synonyms: gyro |
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gyroscopic | (adjective) having the characteristics of a gyroscope | - |
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hodoscope | (noun) (physics) scientific instrument that traces the path of a charged particle | - |
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horoscope | (noun) a diagram of the positions of the planets and signs of the zodiac at a particular time and place | - |
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(noun) a prediction of someone's future based on the relative positions of the planets | - |
horoscopy | (noun) the drawing up and interpretation of horoscopes | - |
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hygroscope | (noun) hygrometer that shows variations in the relative humidity of the atmosphere | - |
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hygroscopic | (adjective) absorbing moisture (as from the air) | - |
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hysteroscopy | (noun) visual examination of the uterus and uterine lining using an endoscope inserted through the vagina | - |
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iconoscope | (noun) the first practical television-camera for picture pickup; invented in 1923 by Vladimir Kosma Zworykin | - |
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kaleidoscope | (noun) an optical toy in a tube; it produces symmetrical patterns as bits of colored glass are reflected by mirrors | - |
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(noun) a complex pattern of constantly changing colors and shapes | - |
kaleidoscopic | (adjective) continually shifting or rapidly changing | Synonyms: kaleidoscopical |
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kaleidoscopical | (adjective) continually shifting or rapidly changing | Synonyms: kaleidoscopic |
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keratoscope | (noun) medical instrument to examine the cornea in order to detect irregularities in its anterior surface | - |
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keratoscopy | (noun) examination of the cornea with a keratoscope to detect irregularities in its anterior surface | - |
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kinescope | (noun) a cathode-ray tube in a television receiver; translates the received signal into a picture on a luminescent screen | Synonyms: picture tube, television tube |
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laparoscope | (noun) a slender endoscope inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall in order to examine the abdominal organs or to perform minor surgery | - |
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laparoscopy | (noun) laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that makes a small incision to examine the abdominal cavity (especially the ovaries and Fallopian tubes) | - |
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laryngoscope | (noun) a medical instrument for examining the larynx | - |
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macroscopic | (adjective) large enough to be visible with the naked eye | Synonyms: macroscopical |
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(adjective) visible to the naked eye; using the naked eye | Synonyms: macroscopical |
macroscopical | (adjective) large enough to be visible with the naked eye | Synonyms: macroscopic |
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(adjective) visible to the naked eye; using the naked eye | Synonyms: macroscopic |
macroscopically | (adverb) without using a microscope | - |
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megascopic | (adjective) visible to the naked eye (especially of rocks and anatomical features) | Synonyms: gross |
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microscope | (noun) magnifier of the image of small objects | - |
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microscopic | (adjective) of or relating to or used in microscopy | Synonyms: microscopical |
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(adjective) extremely precise with great attention to details | - |
(adjective) so small as to be invisible without a microscope | Synonyms: microscopical |
(adjective) visible under a microscope; using a microscope | Synonyms: microscopical |
microscopical | (adjective) of or relating to or used in microscopy | Synonyms: microscopic |
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(adjective) so small as to be invisible without a microscope | Synonyms: microscopic |
(adjective) visible under a microscope; using a microscope | Synonyms: microscopic |
microscopically | (adverb) by using a microscope; so as to be visible only with a microscope; as seen with a microscope | - |
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(adverb) as if by using a microscope; with extreme precision and attention to detail; in minute detail | - |
microscopist | (noun) a scientist who specializes in research with the use of microscopes | - |
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microscopy | (noun) research with the use of microscopes | - |
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nephoscope | (noun) a measuring instrument that uses a grid for measuring the altitude, direction, and velocity of movement of clouds | - |
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nontelescopic | (adjective) not telescopic | Synonyms: nontelescoping |
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nontelescoping | (adjective) not telescopic | Synonyms: nontelescopic |
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oesophagoscope | (noun) an optical instrument for examining the inside of the esophagus | Synonyms: esophagoscope |
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ophthalmoscope | (noun) medical instrument for examining the retina of the eye | - |
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ophthalmoscopy | (noun) examination of the interior of an eye using an ophthalmoscope | - |
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orthoscope | (noun) an ophthalmoscope with a layer of water to neutralize the refraction of the cornea | - |
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oscilloscope | (noun) electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities | Synonyms: cathode-ray oscilloscope, CRO, scope |
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otoscope | (noun) medical instrument consisting of a magnifying lens and light; used for examining the external ear (the auditory meatus and especially the tympanic membrane) | Synonyms: auriscope, auroscope |
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periscope | (noun) an optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field | - |
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polariscope | (noun) an optical device used to measure the rotation of the plane of vibration of polarized light | Synonyms: polarimeter |
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proctoscope | (noun) an endoscope for examining the rectum | - |
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proctoscopy | (noun) visual examination of the rectum and the end of the colon by means of a proctoscope | - |
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pyroscope | (noun) a pyrometer that uses the color of the light emitted by a hot object | Synonyms: optical pyrometer |
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radioscopy | (noun) (radiology) examination of the inner structure of opaque objects using X rays or other penetrating radiation | Synonyms: radiology |
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rhinoscope | (noun) medical instrument consisting of a mirror mounted at an angle on a rod; used to examine the nasal passages (through the nasopharynx) | - |
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rhinoscopy | (noun) examination of the nasal passages (either through the anterior nares or with a rhinoscope through the nasopharynx) | - |
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roentgenoscope | (noun) an X-ray machine that combines an X-ray source and a fluorescent screen to enable direct observation | Synonyms: fluoroscope |
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scopal | (adjective) of or relating to scope | - |
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scope | (noun) electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities | Synonyms: cathode-ray oscilloscope, CRO, oscilloscope |
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(noun) a magnifier of images of distant objects | Synonyms: telescope |
(noun) an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: | Synonyms: ambit, compass, orbit, range, reach |
(noun) the state of the environment in which a situation exists | Synonyms: background, setting |
scopolamine | (noun) an alkaloid with anticholinergic effects that is used as a sedative and to treat nausea and to dilate the pupils in ophthalmic procedures | Synonyms: hyoscine |
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sigmoidoscope | (noun) an endoscope (a flexible fiberoptic probe) for examining the sigmoid colon | Synonyms: flexible sigmoidoscope |
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sigmoidoscopy | (noun) visual examination (with a sigmoidoscope) of the lower third of the colon in a search for polyps | Synonyms: flexible sigmoidoscopy |
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spectroscope | (noun) an optical instrument for spectrographic analysis | Synonyms: prism spectroscope |
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spectroscopic | (adjective) of or relating to or involving spectroscopy | Synonyms: spectroscopical |
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spectroscopical | (adjective) of or relating to or involving spectroscopy | Synonyms: spectroscopic |
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spectroscopy | (noun) the use of spectroscopes to analyze spectra | Synonyms: spectrographic analysis, spectrometry, spectroscopic analysis, spectrum analysis |
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statoscope | (noun) An instrument that indicates small changes in an aircraft's altitude by recording small variations in atmospheric pressure. | - |
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stereoscope | (noun) an optical device for viewing stereoscopic photographs | - |
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stereoscopic | (adjective) of or relating to stereoscopy | - |
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(adjective) of or relating to a stereoscope | - |