fundoscopy
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/fʌnˈdɒskəpi/
eye examination
Etymology
'fundoscopy' originates from the combination of 'fundus,' meaning 'bottom' or 'base' in Latin, and '-scopy,' a suffix used in English to denote 'observation or examination.'
'fundoscopy' was derived from the Latin word 'fundus' and the Greek suffix '-scopy,' eventually forming the modern English term 'fundoscopy.'
Initially, it meant 'examination of the base or bottom,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'examination of the interior of the eye.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical examination of the interior of the eye, especially the retina, using an ophthalmoscope.
The doctor performed a fundoscopy to check for any retinal damage.
Synonyms
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