retinoscope noun. ['rɛtɪnǝskǝʊp] L19.
[from RETINA + -O- + -SCOPE.]
An ophthalmoscope used to examine the refractive power of the eye by shining a beam of light into it and observing the movement of shadows on the retina.

■ retino'scopic adjective of or pertaining to the retinoscope or its use L19.

■ retino'scopically adverb E20.

■ retinoscopy [rɛtɪ'nɒskǝpi] noun examination of the eye with a retinoscope L19.

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