1. a medical instrument with a light and lens used to examine the larynx and vocal cords
Usage: medical/clinical term; commonly used in anesthesiology and otolaryngology

Examples

• The doctor used a laryngoscope to inspect the patient's throat.
• During the procedure, the anesthesiologist inserted a laryngoscope to visualize the airway.
• A laryngoscope allows physicians to see the vocal cords clearly.
• The nurse prepared the laryngoscope before the surgery began.
• Modern laryngoscopes often include a camera for better visualization.