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ophthalmoscope

/ɒfˈθælmɪskəʊp/ noun · British & US
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What does ophthalmoscope mean?

noun

An instrument used for examining the interior of the eye, especially the retina and the optic nerve.

Example

"The ophthalmoscope revealed a small tear in the patient's retina."

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