speculum
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- noun
- /ˈspɛkjələm/
- Specialized
:
especulo
- Speculums should be disposable or, if reusable, sterilized through a central sterile supplies service. You will also need:
- insert the speculum
- open up the speculum
You know, the usual lying on the bed legs like this Lube speculum, although they don't call it Lube, they call it gel, all of that.
- You know, the usual lying on the bed legs like this Lube speculum, although they don't call it Lube, they call it gel, all of that.
- Yeah, some, some people can feel quite sore inside because I think of us opening speculum because of you interfering with their.
Examples
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The doctor uses a speculum to perform the examination thoroughly.
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I'm going to insert the speculum now.
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Make sure the speculum blades are closed before you insert it.
Academic text (2011) -
I didn't feel a thing when the physician placed the speculum inside me.
Blog text (28) -
There are also differently sized speculums, so ask for a smaller size if you think you need it.
Blog text (28) -
Points to consider when choosing the speculum are the woman's age and build, and her parity.
Academic text (2011) -
Before removing the speculum, open it up very slightly to disengage the cervix.
Academic text (2011) -
With a small flashlight and a nasal speculum, she looked up Duncan's nose.
Fiction book (1992) -
During the procedure, the nurse inserted a speculum to allow a better view of the patient's condition.
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The gynecologist explained how a speculum is used to examine the reproductive organs.
Synonyms
A medical tool used to look inside the vagina and the lower part of the womb
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Etymology
Speculum comes from the Latin verb specere meaning 'to look' and originally meant 'mirror'. A helpful way to remember the medical speculum is that it is a tool to help a doctor 'look' inside the body, and it shares the same root as inspect and spectator, which are about seeing.