pedoscope means 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. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 82 out of 100.
Etymology
From the name of the British company that manufactured them, from pedo- (“foot”) + -scope. Piecewise doublet of podoscope.
noun
- 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.