Otoskop
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Indonesian•1 meaning found
Noun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A handheld medical instrument equipped with a light source and magnifying lens system, used by medical professionals to visually examine the “external ear canal” and tympanic membrane.
alat periksa telinga
Used in lay communication or public health education when technical terminology is avoided.
auriskop
The term `auriscope` is less common in modern Indonesian medical contexts but still appears in older medical literature.
endoskop
Related categorically as an optical diagnostic instrument, but `endoscope` has a far broader scope of use than an otoscope.
The word otoscope derives from the Greek roots ōtos, meaning 'ear', and skopein, meaning 'to see' or 'to observe'. It entered Indonesian vocabulary through Dutch otoscoop or English otoscope, reflecting the influence of modern medical science during the colonial era. In medical practice, the “otoscope” is a standard diagnostic instrument used in otolaryngology (ENT) and general medicine. It was systematically developed in the 19th century and has since become an essential tool in basic clinical examination.
Dokter menggunakan otoskop untuk memeriksa kondisi telinga pasien.
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