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What is the definition or description of: otoscope?
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Ear looker: The otoscope is the device doctors use to look in the ear.
Answered 3/8/2013
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Ear scope: An otoscope is a lighted magnified view of the external auditory canal that may also help to visualize the tympanic membrane (ear drum) to aid in the diagnosis of disease or obstruction and may give clues to middle ad disease as well such as otitis media
Answered 3/26/2013
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