A scientific instrument used for examining small or close objects, similar to a microscope but designed for a specific type of close observation.
From Greek engys (meaning 'near' or 'close') + -scope (from Greek skopeein, meaning 'to look at'). It's a technical term combining the idea of nearness with observation.
The name 'engyscope' literally means 'close-looker'—it's from a Greek word that means 'near,' so the entire instrument is named for the idea that it helps you see things that are uncomfortably close or too small for naked eyes.
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