sciascope

/ˌsaɪ.əˈskōp, ˌsī-/

Definitions

1. noun

An obsolete term for a microscope, especially one used for studying the structure of the eye.

“The 18th-century scientist used a sciascope to study the intricate details of the human eye.”

Synonyms

  • microscope
  • ophthalmoscope

Antonyms

  • telescope
  • macroscopic