nasopharyngoscopy /nā′zōfer′ing·gos″kəpē/ [L, nasus + Gk, pharynx, throat, skopein, to look] , a technique in physical examination in which the nose and throat are visually examined by using a laryngoscope, a fiberoptic device, a flashlight, and a dilator for the nares. −nasopharyngoscopic, adj.