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Nasal Polyp - Glossary

Written by - Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Medically Reviewed by - The Medindia Medical Review Team

Last Updated on Dec 03, 2019

Glossary

Rhinoscope: An instrument used to examine the nose

Published on Dec 10, 2015
Last Updated on Dec 03, 2019

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