1. a medical examination of the ear canal and eardrum using an otoscope
Usage: medical/clinical term

Examples

• The doctor performed an otoscopy to check for signs of infection.
• During the otoscopy, the physician observed fluid behind the eardrum.
• Otoscopy is a routine part of a physical examination.
• The nurse prepared the patient for otoscopy by explaining the procedure.
• Otoscopy revealed earwax impaction in the patient's ear canal.