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  • 1. speculum
  • 2. speculum
  • Speculum in a sentence
Table of Contents
  • 1. speculum
  • 2. speculum
  • Speculum in a sentence
Etymology

1. speculum

noun. a mirror (especially one made of polished metal) for use in an optical instrument.

Etymology

  • speculum (Latin)

2. speculum

noun. a medical instrument for dilating a bodily passage or cavity in order to examine the interior.

Etymology

  • speculum (Latin)

Sentences with speculum


1. Noun, singular or mass
The doctor will then begin the examination by pressing on the outside of your stomach to feel the organs, and then use a speculum to get a better view of the cervix.

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