The Process of Using a Handheld Instrument to View and Examine

question 54

Multiple Choice

The process of using a handheld instrument to view and examine the ear is called:

• A) ophthalmoscopy.
• B) ophthalmoscope.
• C) otoscope.
• D) otoscopy.

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Definitions:

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