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dermatoscopy.

The examination of skin lesions with a dermatoscope—a magnifier (typically x10) with a light and a liquid medium between the instrument and the skin, thus illuminating the lesion without reflected light.

12 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌdɜːməˈtɒskəpi/UK
  1. The examination of skin lesions with a dermatoscope—a magnifier (typically x10) with a light and a liquid medium between the instrument and the skin, thus illuminating the lesion without reflected light.

Where this word comes from

From dermato- + -scopy.

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