speculum examination

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• 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 metal,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• 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 metal,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Speculum 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… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• speculum — [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 …   English World dictionary

• Speculum (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… …   Wikipedia

• Speculum — 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… …   Medical dictionary

• speculum — 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 …   Wiktionary

• Intimate 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… …   Wikipedia

• Pelvic 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… …   Wikipedia

• gynecological 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… …   Universalium

• internal examination — A physical examination in which the health care professional will feel for lumps or changes in the shape of the vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and rectum. The health care professional will also use a speculum to open the vagina …   English dictionary of cancer terms