Colposcope

//ˈkɒlpəskəʊp// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of several forms of speculum or endoscope used to examine the tissues of the vagina and cervix.
  2. 2
    An endoscopic instrument that magnifies the epithelia of the vagina and cervix in vivo to allow direct observation and study of these tissues. wordnet

Synonyms

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vaginoscope

Etymology

From colpo- (“womb, vagina”) + -scope.

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