otorrhœa

[Pref. oto-, and Greek rheō =to flow.] Pathol.: A purulent discharge from the ear, which often takes place for some months after scarlet fever of a severe type. ō-to-scope, s. [Pref. oto-, and Gr. skopeō =to see, to observe.J Surgery : 1. An instrument for viewing the interior of the ear. 2. An instrument enabling the examiner to detect the sound of air pa ing through the tympanitic cavity in certain morbid conditions.