syntrope

/ˈsɪntroʊp/

Definitions

1. noun

A device or instrument that produces a controlled and intense beam of light, typically used in medical or scientific applications.

“The ophthalmologist used a syntrope to examine the patient’s retina in detail.”

Synonyms

  • ophthalmoscope
  • retinoscope

Antonyms

  • obscurer
  • shroud