rhinoscopy

noun

rhi·​nos·​co·​py rī-ˈnä-skə-pē How to pronounce rhinoscopy (audio)
: examination of the nasal passages

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rhinoscopy was in 1861

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“Rhinoscopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhinoscopy. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

rhinoscopy

noun
rhi·​nos·​co·​py rī-ˈnäs-kə-pē How to pronounce rhinoscopy (audio)
plural rhinoscopies
: examination of the nasal passages
rhinoscopic adjective
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