speculum examination
1Speculum — Spec u*lum, n.; pl. L. {Specula}, E. {Speculum}. [L., fr. specere to look, behold. See {Spy}.] 1. A mirror, or looking glass; especially, a metal mirror, as in Greek and Roman arch[ae]ology. [1913 Webster] 2. A reflector of polished metal,… …
2Speculum — Spec u*lum, n.; pl. L. {Specula}, E. {Speculum}. [L., fr. specere to look, behold. See {Spy}.] 1. A mirror, or looking glass; especially, a metal mirror, as in Greek and Roman arch[ae]ology. [1913 Webster] 2. A reflector of polished metal,… …
3Speculum metal — Speculum Spec u*lum, n.; pl. L. {Specula}, E. {Speculum}. [L., fr. specere to look, behold. See {Spy}.] 1. A mirror, or looking glass; especially, a metal mirror, as in Greek and Roman arch[ae]ology. [1913 Webster] 2. A reflector of polished… …
4speculum — [spek′yə ləm] n. pl. specula [spek′yələ] or speculums [L, a mirror < specere, to look: see SPY] 1. a) a mirror, esp. one of polished metal b) Historical such a mirror in a reflecting telescope 2. Med. an instrument for dilating a p …
5Speculum (medical) — A speculum is a medical tool for investigating body cavities, with a form dependent on the body cavity for which it is designed. In old texts, the speculum may also be referred to as a diopter or dioptra. [ The Compact Edition of the Oxford… …
6Speculum — An instrument used to widen an opening to look within a passage or a cavity. For example, a speculum may be used to widen the opening of the vagina so that the cervix is more easily visible. Other examples include the nasal speculum to look up… …
7speculum — noun /ˈspɛkjʊləm,ˈspɛkjələm/ a) A medical instrument used during an examination to dilate an orifice. b) A mirror.<!or an instrument based on a mirror. this does not belong here: Specular reflection means reflection as by a mirror (rather than …
8Intimate examination — An intimate examination is a physical examination for medical purposes that includes examination of female breasts, the genitalia, or the rectum of a patient. Such examinations can cause patients stress or embarrassment. Hospitals therefore… …
9Pelvic examination — A pelvic examination, also pelvic exam, is a physical examination of the female pelvic organs. Broadly, it can be divided into the external examination and internal examination .A chaperone is appropriate under some circumstances.cite web… …
10gynecological examination — ▪ medicine procedures aimed at assessing the health of a woman s reproductive system (reproductive system, human). The general examination usually makes use of a speculum for a view of the vagina and cervix. More specialized procedures… …
