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spec·u·lum S0619900 (spĕk′yə-ləm)n. pl. spec·u·la (-lə) or spec·u·lums 1. A mirror or polished metal plate used as a reflector in optical instruments.2. An instrument for dilating the opening of a body cavity for medical examination.3. Zoology a. A bright, often iridescent patch of color on the wings of certain birds, especially ducks.b. A transparent spot in the wings of some butterflies or moths.
[Middle English, surgical speculum, from Latin, mirror, from specere, to look at; see spek- in Indo-European roots.]speculum (ˈspɛkjʊləm) n, pl -la (-lə) or -lums1. (General Physics) a mirror, esp one made of polished metal for use in a telescope, etc2. (Medicine) med an instrument for dilating a bodily cavity or passage to permit examination of its interior3. (Zoology) a patch of distinctive colour on the wing of a bird, esp in certain ducks[C16: from Latin: mirror, from specere to look at]spec•u•lum (ˈspɛk yə ləm)
n., pl. -la (-lə), -lums. 1. a mirror or reflector, esp. one of polished metal, as on a reflecting telescope. 2. a medical instrument for rendering a part accessible to observation, as by enlarging an orifice. 3. a lustrous or colored area on the wings of certain birds. [1590–1600; < Latin: mirror, derivative of spec(ere) to look] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  speculum - a mirror (especially one made of polished metal) for use in an optical instrumentmirror - polished surface that forms images by reflecting light | | 2. | speculum - a medical instrument for dilating a bodily passage or cavity in order to examine the interiormedical instrument - instrument used in the practice of medicine |
TranslationsSpeculum
speculum[′spek·yə·ləm] (medicine) A tubular instrument for inserting into a passage or cavity of the body to facilitate visual inspection or medication. (optics) An optical instrument reflector of polished metal or of glass with a film of metal. Speculum (religion, spiritualism, and occult)A speculum is a table constructed in tandem with an astrological chart that records such information as the planets’ declination, right ascension, latitude, etc. speculum
speculum [spek´u-lum] an instrument for opening or distending a body orifice or cavity to permit visual inspection. Speculums: A, nasal; B, rectal; C, ear (for otoscope); D, vaginal.See illustration.spec·u·lum, pl. spec·u·la (spek'yū-lŭm, -lă), The correct plural of this word is specula, not speculae or speculi.An instrument for exposing the opening of any canal or cavity to facilitate inspection of its interior. [L. a mirror, fr. specio, to look at] speculum (spĕk′yə-ləm)n. pl. specu·la (-lə) or specu·lums 1. A mirror or polished metal plate used as a reflector in optical instruments.2. An instrument for dilating the opening of a body cavity for medical examination.speculum An instrument used by gynaecologists to open the vagina so as to facilitate visualisation of the uterine cervix.speculum Surgery An instrument used to widen a body opening or surgical field to ↑ visibilityspec·u·lum, pl. specula (spek'yŭ-lŭm, -lă) An instrument for enlarging the opening of any canal or cavity to facilitate inspection of its interior. [L. a mirror, fr. specio, to look at]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: illustrationspeculum An instrument of varying design used to hold open or widen a body orifice such as the ear canal, a nostril, the eyelids, the anus or the vagina so as to allow examination.speculum - the coloured wing bar, particularly in ducks.
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SpeculumA speculum is an instrument that is used during the internal genitalia examination. It can be made of plastic or metal and is used to open up the vaginal cavity in order for the examiner to view the walls of the vagina and the cervix.Mentioned in: Colposcopy, Hysterosalpingography, Pelvic Exam, Physical Examinationspec·u·lum, pl. specula (spek'yŭ-lŭm, -lă) The correct plural of this word is specula, not speculae or speculi.Instrument for exposing opening of any canal or cavity to facilitate inspection of its interior. [L. a mirror, fr. specio, to look at]speculum
Related to speculum: Pelvic examWords related to speculumnoun a mirror (especially one made of polished metal) for use in an optical instrumentRelated Wordsnoun a medical instrument for dilating a bodily passage or cavity in order to examine the interiorRelated Words |