Definition

The process of examining the inside of the ear with a special tool called an otoscope.

Example

The doctor performed an otoscopy to check for any issues in the patient's ear.

Conversation

Have you ever had an otoscopy done at the doctor’s office?

Yeah, I had one last year when I had that ear infection.

What did they check for during the otoscopy?

They looked for any signs of blockage or infection in my ear.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Otoscopy → It is formed from "oto-" (from Greek "ous, otos", meaning ear) and "-scopy" (from Greek "skopein", meaning to look or examine). The word refers to the examination of the ear.

Memory Tip

Think of 'oto-' meaning ear and '-scopy' meaning to look. This helps you remember that otoscopy is the process of looking into the ear.

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