Examination of a cavity with a diaphanoscope. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(di-af´ә-nos´kә-pe) transillumination.
Type: Term Pronunciation: dī′af-ă-nos′kŏ-pē Definitions: 1. Examination of a cavity with a diaphanoscope.
diaphanoscopy Transillumination or the passage of light through body tissues for the purpose of examination, the object or part under examination being interposed between the observer and the light source.