actinoscopy
|ac-ti-nos-co-py|
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/ˌæk.tɪˈnɒs.kə.pi/
examine with rays
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actinoscopy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aktinos,' where 'aktis' meant 'ray' and 'skopein' meant 'to look or examine.'
Historical Evolution
'aktinos' transformed into the modern English word 'actinoscopy' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to examine with rays,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a method of examining the structure of the eye using light rays.
The doctor used actinoscopy to assess the patient's eye condition.
Synonyms
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