rhinoscopy

Meaning of rhinoscopy: Examination of the inside of the nose using a rhinoscope.

Definition of rhinoscopy

Examination of the inside of the nose using a rhinoscope. A rhinoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument with a light and a lens for viewing. It may also have a tool to remove tissue to be checked under a microscope for signs of disease. Also called nasoscopy.

How rhinoscopy is built

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  • nas/o, rhin/o Combining form · Latin and Greek nose
  • -scopy Suffix · Greek visual examination with an instrument

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