'auriscopy' originates from Latin and Greek, specifically the Latin word 'auris', where 'auris' meant 'ear', and the Greek root 'skopein' (via the suffix '-scopy') meaning 'to look' or 'examine'.

'auriscopy' was formed as a New Latin/medical coinage combining Latin 'auris' + Greek-derived suffix '-scopy' (from 'skopein') and entered English usage as a technical medical term meaning examination of the ear.

Initially it meant 'examination of the ear', and over time this specific medical meaning has been retained in modern usage.