diascope

diascope definition - medical

di·a·scope (dīˈə-skōpˌ)

noun
A flat glass plate through which one can examine superficial skin lesions by means of pressure.

Related Forms:

  • di·as·co·py (-ăsˈkə-pē) noun

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