n. [ L. abdomen + Gr.
n. [ Aëro- + Gr. &unr_; a looking out; &unr_; to spy out. ] The observation of the state and variations of the atmosphere. [ 1913 Webster ]
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n. Observation of the stars. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Examination of the ear by the aid of the auriscope. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Bacterium + -scopy; fr. Gr.
n. [ Cerebrum + -scopy. ] (Med.) Examination of the brain for the diagnosis of disease; esp., the act or process of diagnosticating the condition of the brain by examination of the interior of the eye (as with an ophthalmoscope). Buck. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cranium + -scopy. ] Scientific examination of the cranium. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_; second + -scopy. ]
I felt by anticipation the horrors of the Highland seers, whom their gift of deuteroscopy compels to witness things unmeet for mortal eye. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Electro- + Gr. &unr_; life + -scopy. ] (Biol.) A method of determining the presence or absence of life in an animal organism with a current of electricity, by noting the presence or absence of muscular contraction. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Med.) The art or process of examination or treatment by means of an endoscope. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_;. See Bishop. ]
n. Examination of an object, as the human body, by exposing it to the X rays and observing the shadow cast upon a fluorescent screen; cryptoscopy. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n. (Physiol.) The use of galvanism in physiological experiments. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Med.) Examination of the abdomen or stomach, as with the gastroscope. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_; to laugh + -scopy. ] Divination by means of laughter. [ 1913 Webster ]
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n. Laparotomy performed with a laparoscope. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
n. The art of using the laryngoscope; investigations made with the laryngoscope. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The science of the determination of the density of vapors and gases. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_; observing the forehead; &unr_; the forehead + &unr_; to view: cf. F. métoposcopie. ] The study of physiognomy; the art of discovering the character of persons by their features, or the lines of the face. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The use of the microscope; investigation with the microscope. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To copy amiss. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A mistake in copying. North Am. Rev. [ 1913 Webster ]
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n. [ Gr. &unr_; a dream + -scopy. ] The interpretation of dreams. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. ophthalmoscopie. ]
n. [ Organo- + -scopy. ] Phrenology. Fleming. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Ornitho- + -scopy: cf. Gr. &unr_; divination from birds. ] Observation of birds and their habits. [ R. ] De Quincey. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Med.) The examination of the ear; the art of using the otoscope. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_; urine + -scopy. ] Ourology. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Opt.) The art or rocess of making observations with the polariscope. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Radio- + -scopy. ] Direct observation of objects opaque to light by means of some other form of radiant energy, as x-rays. --
n. [ Retina + -scopy. ] (Physiol.) The study of the retina of the eye by means of the ophthalmoscope. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Rhino- + -scopy. ] (Physiol.) The examination or study of the soft palate, posterior nares, etc., by means of a laryngoscopic mirror introduced into the pharynx. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. the art and science dealing with the use of a spectroscope, and the production and analysis of spectra; the action of using a spectroscope. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. +PJC ]
n. The art or science of using the stereoscope, or of constructing the instrument or the views used with it. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The art or process of examination by the stethoscope. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The art or practice of using or making telescopes. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Trachea + -scopy. ] (Med.) Examination of the interior of the trachea by means of a mirror. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_; + -scopy. ] Observation of the heavens or heavenly bodies. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Med.) Examination of the urethra by means of the urethroscope. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ 1st uro- + -scopy: cf. F. uroscopie. ] The diagnosis of diseases by inspection of urine. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]