skiascope

[ skahy-uh-skohp ]

noun

, Ophthalmology.

1. retinoscope.

skiascope

/ ˈskaɪəˌskəʊp /

noun

1. med a medical instrument for examining the eye to detect errors of refraction Also calledretinoscope See also retinoscopy

Other Words From

• ski·as·co·py [skahy-, as, -k, uh, -pee], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of skiascope¹

< Greek skiā́ a shadow, shade + -scope

Word History and Origins

Origin of skiascope¹

C19: from Greek skia a shadow + -scope