Definition of "otoscope" [o•to•scope]

• An instrument for examining the interior of the ear, especially the eardrum, consisting essentially of a magnifying lens and a light. (noun)

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• "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."
• "As you let the doctor insert the otoscope in your ear or examine your vertebrae, you might reflect on how odd this is, the fact that we need an extra pair of eyes to be able to see ourselves."
• "As I looked at the ruptured eardrum with my otoscope, I was blasted by a shouting voice less than an inch away from my face."