pedoscope

English

Etymology

From the name of the British company that manufactured them, from pedo- (“foot”) +‎ -scope.

Noun

pedoscope (plural pedoscopes)

  1. A fluoroscope formerly used in shoe shops to aid in the fitting of shoes, especially to children; eventually banned because of the health risks from X-rays

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