dermatoscope

English

Etymology

dermato- + -scope

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌdɜːməˈtɒskoʊp/

Noun

dermatoscope

  1. (medicine) A magnifier (typically x10) with a light and a liquid medium between the instrument and the skin, thus illuminating the lesion without reflected light. Used for the examination of skin lesions.

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