| abdominoscopy | n. [ L. abdomen + Gr. skopei^n to examine. ] (Med.) Examination of the abdomen by means of a laparoscope to detect abdominal diseases. [ 1913 Webster + AS ] |
| Aeroscopy | n. [ Aëro- + Gr. &unr_; a looking out; &unr_; to spy out. ] The observation of the state and variations of the atmosphere. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Anthroposcopy | n. [ Gr. 'a`nqrwpos man + -scopy. ] The art of discovering or judging of a man's character, passions. and inclinations from a study of his visible features. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Astroscopy | n. Observation of the stars. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Auriscopy | n. Examination of the ear by the aid of the auriscope. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Bacterioscopy | n. [ Bacterium + -scopy; fr. Gr. bakth`rion, ba`ktron, a staff + skopei^n to view. ] (Biol.) 1. The application of a knowledge of bacteria for their detection and identification, as in the examination of polluted water. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Microscopic examination or investigation of bacteria. -- Bac*te`ri*o*scop"ic a. -- *scop"ic*al*ly adv. -- Bac*te`ri*os"co*pist n. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] |
| Cerebroscopy | 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 ] |
| Cranioscopy | n. [ Cranium + -scopy. ] Scientific examination of the cranium. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Deuteroscopy | n. [ Gr. &unr_; second + -scopy. ] 1. Second sight. [ 1913 Webster ] 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 ] 2. That which is seen at a second view; a meaning beyond the literal sense; the second intention; a hidden signification. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Electro-bioscopy | 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 ] |
| Endoscopy | n. (Med.) The art or process of examination or treatment by means of an endoscope. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Episcopy | n. [ Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_;. See Bishop. ] 1. Survey; superintendence. [ Obs. ] Milton. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Episcopacy. [ Obs. ] Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Fluoroscopy | 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. ] |
| Galvanoscopy | n. (Physiol.) The use of galvanism in physiological experiments. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Gastroscopy | n. (Med.) Examination of the abdomen or stomach, as with the gastroscope. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Geloscopy | n. [ Gr. &unr_; to laugh + -scopy. ] Divination by means of laughter. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Geoscopy | n. [ Gr. ge`a, gh^, the earth + -scopy: cf. F. géoscopie. ] Knowledge of the earth, ground, or soil, obtained by inspection. Chambers. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Hepatoscopy | n. [ Gr. &unr_;; fr. "h^par, "h`patos, the liver + &unr_; to view: cf. F. hépatoscopie. ] Divination by inspecting the liver of animals. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Hieroscopy | n. [ Gr. "ieroskopi`a divination; "iero`s sacred + &unr_; to view. ] Divination by inspection of entrails of victims offered in sacrifice. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Horoscopy | n. 1. The art or practice of casting horoscopes, or observing the disposition of the stars, with a view to prediction events. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Aspect of the stars at the time of a person's birth. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Ichnoscopy | n. [ Gr. 'i`chnos footstep + -scopy. ] The search for the traces of anything. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ] |
| laparoscopy | n. Laparotomy performed with a laparoscope. [ WordNet 1.5 ] |
| Laryngoscopy | n. The art of using the laryngoscope; investigations made with the laryngoscope. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Manoscopy | n. The science of the determination of the density of vapors and gases. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| mass spectroscopy | n. 1. (Physics, Chemistry) A method for identifying chemical composition of substances by use of a mass spectrometer. [ PJC ] Variants: mass spectrometry |
| Metoposcopy | 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 ] |
| Microscopy | n. The use of the microscope; investigation with the microscope. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Miscopy | v. t. To copy amiss. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Miscopy | n. A mistake in copying. North Am. Rev. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Nauscopy | n. [ Gr. nay^s ship + -scopy: cf. F. nauscopie. ] (Naut.) The power or act of discovering ships or land at considerable distances. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Oneiroscopy | n. [ Gr. &unr_; a dream + -scopy. ] The interpretation of dreams. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Ophthalmoscopy | n. [ Cf. F. ophthalmoscopie. ] 1. A branch of physiognomy which deduces the knowledge of a person's temper and character from the appearance of the eyes. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Examination of the eye with the ophthalmoscope. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Organoscopy | n. [ Organo- + -scopy. ] Phrenology. Fleming. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Ornithoscopy | n. [ Ornitho- + -scopy: cf. Gr. &unr_; divination from birds. ] Observation of birds and their habits. [ R. ] De Quincey. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Otoscopy | n. (Med.) The examination of the ear; the art of using the otoscope. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Ouroscopy | n. [ Gr. &unr_; urine + -scopy. ] Ourology. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Polariscopy | n. (Opt.) The art or rocess of making observations with the polariscope. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Radioscopy | n. [ Radio- + -scopy. ] Direct observation of objects opaque to light by means of some other form of radiant energy, as x-rays. -- Ra`di*o*scop"ic Ra`di*o*scop"ic*al a. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ] |
| Retinoscopy | n. [ Retina + -scopy. ] (Physiol.) The study of the retina of the eye by means of the ophthalmoscope. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Rhinoscopy | 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 ] |
| Spectroscopy | 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 ] |
| Stereoscopy | n. The art or science of using the stereoscope, or of constructing the instrument or the views used with it. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Stethoscopy | n. The art or process of examination by the stethoscope. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Telescopy | n. The art or practice of using or making telescopes. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Tracheoscopy | n. [ Trachea + -scopy. ] (Med.) Examination of the interior of the trachea by means of a mirror. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Uranoscopy | n. [ Gr. &unr_; + -scopy. ] Observation of the heavens or heavenly bodies. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Urethroscopy | n. (Med.) Examination of the urethra by means of the urethroscope. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Uroscopy | n. [ 1st uro- + -scopy: cf. F. uroscopie. ] The diagnosis of diseases by inspection of urine. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ] |
