retrospectoscope

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A hypothetical instrument that allows diagnostic and management decisions to be made with medical hindsight.

Word forms

retrospectoscope retrospectoscopes retrospectroscope

Etymology

From retrospect(ive) + -o- + -scope.

Related words

retrospectography retrospectoscopy perspectoscope
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