What is another word for ophthalmoscope?

Pronunciation: [ˈɒfθɐlmˌɒskə͡ʊp] (IPA)

Ophthalmoscope is a medical device used to examine the interior parts of an eye. It is a crucial tool for ophthalmologists and optometrists in making accurate diagnoses and treatment plans. There are several synonyms of ophthalmoscope, including funduscope, retinoscope, eye scope, and ocularoscope. Funduscope is a device that is used to examine the retina of the eye. Retinoscope is an instrument that is used to study the refraction of the eye. Eye scope and Ocularoscope are relatively informal terms that refer to medical devices used for eye examinations. Apart from the above synonyms, there are several other words that ophthalmologists use interchangeably with ophthalmoscopes, depending on the specific use needed.

What are the hypernyms for Ophthalmoscope?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • hypernyms for ophthalmoscope (as nouns)

What are the hyponyms for Ophthalmoscope?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Ophthalmoscope

The ophthalmoscope, he said, will show you the crimson at the back of the eye, but the colour is not and cannot be reflected on the surface of the iris.
"Afoot in England"
W.H. Hudson
We are familiar with the effect when polished and wet surfaces, such as glass, stone, and water, shine crimson in the light of a setting sun; but there is also the fact, which is not well known, that the eye may show its own hidden red-the crimson colour which is at the back of the retina and which is commonly supposed to be seen only with the ophthalmoscope.
"Afoot in England"
W.H. Hudson
As yet there is no instrument for the ear comparable to the ophthalmoscope.
"Civics and Health"
William H. Allen

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