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ophthalmoscope
CIDE DICTIONARY
ophthalmoscope, n. [From Gr. 'ofqalmo`s the eye + -scope.].
An instrument for viewing the interior of the eye, particularly the retina. Light is thrown into the eye by a mirror (usually concave) and the interior is then examined with or without the aid of a lens. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
ophthalmoscope, n. an instrument for inspecting the retina and other parts of the eye.
Derivative
ophthalmoscopic adj.
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