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specula
spec·u·la S0619300 (spĕk′yə-lə)n. A plural of speculum.EncyclopediaSeeSpeculumspecula
specula (spĕk′yə-lə)n. A plural of speculum.speculumS13-876740 (spek'yu-lum) (-la) plural.specula [L. speculum, a mirror]  NASAL SPECULUM1. An instrument for examination of canals or hollow organs. See: illustration2. The membrane separating the anterior cornua of lateral ventricles of the brain. Synonym: septum pellucidumbivalve speculumA speculum with two opposed blades that can be separated or closed. See: vaginal speculumduck-bill speculumA bivalve speculum with wide blades, used to inspect the vagina and cervix.ear speculumA short, funnel-shaped tube, tubular or bivalve (the former being preferable), used to examine the external auditory canal and eardrum.eye speculumA device for separating the eyelids. Plated steel wire, plain, Luer's, Von Graefe's, and Steven's are the most common types. Pedersen speculumA small vaginal speculum for examining prepubertal patients or others with small vaginal orifices. VAGINAL SPECULUMvaginal speculumA speculum, usually with two opposing portions that, after being inserted, can be pushed apart for examining the vagina and cervix. It should be warmed before use. See: illustrationThesaurusSeespeculum |