auri-, auriculo-, auricul-, auro-, aur- +
(Latin: ear)
Don't confuse this word family with another auri- unit which means "gold".
auriscalp, auriscalpium
1. A scraping instrument used to remove foreign matter from the ear.
2. An earpick.
2. An earpick.
auriscope
An instrument for inspecting, or examining, the ears; also known as, an otoscope.
The source of illumination of an auriscope may be incorporated into the instrument; such as, in the "electric auriscope"; or it may be an independent light which is reflected into the ear by means of a forehead mirror.
auriscopy
Examination of the ears with an auriscope.
A medical specialist in the diagnosis, medical treatment, and surgery of the ears, including their anatomy, physiology, and pathology: Trudy was happy that she found an aurist in her town who was skilled in taking care of and curing the disorder of her daughter’s ears.
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aurometer
An instrument for measuring the hearing level of the ears.
auroscope
A medical instrument consisting of a magnifying lens and light; used for examining the external ear (the auditory meatus and especially the tympanic membrane).
binaural, binaurally
1. Having two ears.
2. Involving the use of both ears.
3. Designating sound reproduction or transmission in which at least two sources of sounds are used to give a stereophonic effect.
2. Involving the use of both ears.
3. Designating sound reproduction or transmission in which at least two sources of sounds are used to give a stereophonic effect.
Take a tip from nature: your ears aren't made to shut, but your mouth is!
dextraural (adjective), more dextraural, most dextraural
1. Relating to right-eared; characterizing an individual who prefers to listen with the right ear: Charles always talked on his telephone with the receiver placed on his dextraural side.
2. Referring to the right ear.
2. Referring to the right ear.
1. A situation of being on the right side as opposed to the left side.
2. The quality or state of having the right side or some parts; such as, the hand or eye different from and usually more efficient than the left or corresponding parts.
2. The quality or state of having the right side or some parts; such as, the hand or eye different from and usually more efficient than the left or corresponding parts.
levoaurality
1. Characterized by being left-eared.
2. Descriptive of an individual who prefers to listen with the left ear, as when using a telephone receiver, or a person who depends more on the left ear in binaural hearing.
2. Referring to the left ear.
2. Descriptive of an individual who prefers to listen with the left ear, as when using a telephone receiver, or a person who depends more on the left ear in binaural hearing.
2. Referring to the left ear.
sinistraural
1. Left-eared; characterizing an individual who prefers to listen with the left ear; for example, when using a telephone receiver, or someone who depends more on the left ear in binaural hearing.
2. Referring to the left ear.
2. Referring to the left ear.
sinistraurality
1. Characterized by being left-eared.
2. Descriptive of an individual who prefers to listen with the left ear, as when using a telephone receiver, or a person who depends more on the left ear in binaural hearing.
2. Referring to the left ear.
2. Descriptive of an individual who prefers to listen with the left ear, as when using a telephone receiver, or a person who depends more on the left ear in binaural hearing.
2. Referring to the left ear.
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