posterior rhinoscopy


pos·te·ri·or rhi·nos·co·py

inspection of the nasopharynx and posterior portion of the nasal cavity by means of the rhinoscope, or with a nasopharyngoscope.
See also: nasopharyngoscopy.

posterior rhinoscopy

n. Examination of the nasopharynx and posterior portion of the nasal cavity using a rhinoscope or a nasopharyngoscope.

pos·te·ri·or rhi·nos·co·py

(pos-tēr'ē-ŏr rī-nos'kŏ-pē) Inspection of the nasopharynx and posterior portion of the nasal cavity by means of the rhinoscope, or with a nasopharyngoscope.
See also: nasopharyngoscopy

posterior rhinoscopy

Examination through the posterior nares, usually with a small mirror in the nasopharynx.See also: rhinoscopy