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单词 colposcope
释义

colposcope

/ˈkɒlpəskəʊp /
noun
A surgical instrument used to examine the vagina and the cervix of the womb.Magnification devices, such as a colposcope, allow the clinician to observe small lesions that may not otherwise be readily identified....
  • Colposcopy involves an out-patient visit to a hospital, where a gynaecologist (doctor specialising in the female reproductive system) examines the cervix closely through a binocular microscope called a colposcope.
  • Examination of the labia, vagina and cervix is greatly enhanced with the use of a colposcope.

Derivatives

colposcopy

/kɒlˈpɒskəpi / noun ...
  • Despite these difficulties with lesion identification, researchers have found several characteristic features that can help in locating glandular lesions during colposcopy.
  • Previous studies have recommended more frequent cytologic sampling and prompt referral for colposcopy in HIV-positive women with abnormal cytology.
  • Present guidelines recommend referral for colposcopy after detection of three borderline and two mild abnormalities.

Origin

1940s: from Greek kolpos 'womb' + -scope.

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