bacilloscopy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The examination of a diagnostic smear (typically of skin or sputum) in order to verify the presence of specific bacilli

Word forms

bacilloscopy bacilloscopies

Etymology

From bacillo- + -scopy.

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