n. [ Astro- + scope. ] An old astronomical instrument, formed of two cones, on whose surface the constellations were delineated. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Observation of the stars. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gastro- + -scope. ] (Med.) An instrument for viewing or examining the interior of the stomach. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Of or pertaining to gastroscopy. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Med.) Examination of the abdomen or stomach, as with the gastroscope. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gastro- + splenic. ] (Anat.) Pertaining to the stomach and spleen;
n. [ Gastro- + Gr. &unr_; roof. ] (Zool.) One of the large scales on the belly of a serpent. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gastro- + Gr. &unr_; mouth. ] (Surg.) The operation of making a permanent opening into the stomach, for the introduction of food. [ 1913 Webster ]