望ぼう診しん

noun

visual examination (in Chinese medicine)

One of the four diagnostic methods (四診) in traditional Chinese medicine, focusing on observing the patient's appearance, tongue, and overall condition.

See also: 四診

• 漢かん方ぽうでは、望ぼう診しんによって患かん者じゃの顔がん色しょくや舌したの状じょう態たいを観かん察さつします。

  In Kampo medicine, the practitioner observes the patient's complexion and tongue condition through visual examination.