auriscopically
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/ˌɔːrɪˈskɑːpɪk/
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/ˌɔːrɪˈskɒpɪk/
(auriscopic)
ear examination
Etymology
'auriscopically' originates from New Latin/Neo‑Latin combining Latin 'auris' meaning 'ear' and the Greek-derived combining form '-scopic' (from 'skopein', 'to look').
'auriscopically' developed from the adjective 'auriscopic' (formed in modern medical/technical usage by combining Latin 'auris' + Greek-derived '-scopic'), itself modeled on related formations such as 'otoscopic'/'otoscopy'; the noun forms 'auriscope'/'auriscopy' and the adverbial suffix '-ally' produced 'auriscopically'.
Initially formed to mean 'relating to looking at the ear' and over time has retained that technical sense, though its use has always been rare and largely specialized (often replaced by 'otoscopically').
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner relating to auriscopy — by examination of the ear (typically with an auriscope/otoscope).
The lesion was auriscopically identified and documented during the examination.
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Adverb 2
(rare/figurative) In a way determined by inspection of the ear; used figuratively in older medical descriptions to indicate findings seen on ear inspection.
In older texts the condition is sometimes described auriscopically rather than microscopically.
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Last updated: 2025/11/21 06:28