n. An instrument used for examining the eardrum and interior of the outer ear.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. An instrument for examining the condition of the ear.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. An ear-speculum. See speculum.
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n. medical instrument consisting of a magnifying lens and light; used for examining the external ear (the auditory meatus and especially the tympanic membrane)
Word Usage
"Upon seeing the beast magnified and lit up with his otoscope, he was so shocked that he jumped back, tripped on a chair, and ended up on the floor."