FIBEROPTIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does fiberoptic mean? 

• FIBEROPTIC (adjective)
  The adjective FIBEROPTIC has 1 sense:

1. of or relating to fiber optics

  Familiarity information: FIBEROPTIC used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• FIBEROPTIC (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to fiber optics

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

fiber-optic; fiberoptic; fibre-optic; fibreoptic

Pertainym:

fiberoptics (the transmission of light signals via glass fibers)

Derivation:

fiberoptics (the transmission of light signals via glass fibers)

 Context examples 

Examination of the luminal surface of the sigmoid colon, using a flexible fiberoptic endoscope.

(Flexible Fiberoptic Sigmoidoscopy, NCI Thesaurus)

A fiberoptic instrument used to view the lining of the urethra and bladder.

(Cystoscope, NCI Thesaurus)

In medicine, flexible fiberoptic instruments are used to look inside the body.

(Fiberoptic, NCI Dictionary)

A fiberoptic device designed to remain outside of the body.

(External Fiberoptic Device Component, NCI Thesaurus)

In medicine, a technique that uses low power light, fiberoptic instruments, and detectors to examine tissue.

(Optical spectroscopy, NCI Dictionary)

A cable designed to use fiberoptic strands to transmit signals.

(Optical Cable Device Component, NCI Thesaurus)

A device designed to assist in installation of fiberoptic cables.

(Fiberguide Device Component, NCI Thesaurus)