metroscope en · NOUN
Etymology
From metro- + -scope.
Meanings
- (historical) A modification of the stethoscope, for directly auscultating the uterine souffles (not the dessert) during pregnancy. One part is inserted into the vagina, and the other into the ear.
- Any of various other measuring devices, such as for thickness.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| metroscopes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |