rhinoscopy

rhinoscopy
Inspection of the nasal cavity. [rhino- + G. skopeo, to view]
- anterior r. inspection of the anterior portion of the nasal cavity with or without the aid of a nasal speculum.
- median r. inspection of the roof of the nasal cavity and openings of the posterior ethmoid cells and sphenoidal sinus by means of a long-bladed nasal speculum or nasopharyngoscope.
- posterior r. inspection of the nasopharynx and posterior portion of the nasal cavity by means of the rhinoscope, or with a nasopharyngoscope. SEE ALSO: nasopharyngoscopy.

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rhi·nos·co·py rī-'näs-kə-pē n, pl -pies examination of the nasal passages
rhi·no·scop·ic .rī-nə-'skäp-ik adj

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n.
examination of the interior of the nose using a speculum or endoscope.

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rhi·nos·co·py (ri-nosґkə-pe) examination of the nasal passages with a rhinoscope. rhinoscopic adj

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