dermatoscope

English

Etymology

dermato- +‎ -scope

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˌdɜːməˈtɒskoʊp/

Noun

dermatoscope (plural dermatoscopes)

(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.

Translations

Translations

French: dermatoscope (fr) m
Italian: dermatoscopio m

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