colposcope

noun
col·​po·​scope | \ ˈkäl-pə-ˌskōp How to pronounce colposcope (audio) \

Definition of colposcope

: a magnifying instrument designed to facilitate visual inspection of the vagina and cervix

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Other Words from colposcope

colposcopy \ käl-​ˈpä-​skə-​pē How to pronounce colposcopy (audio) \ noun

Examples of colposcope in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The colposcope is positioned 8-10 inches from the vagina with a bright light. S. Nicole Lane, SELF, "So You Need a Cervical Biopsy—Here's What That Actually Means," 17 Aug. 2017

First Known Use of colposcope

1937, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for colposcope

Greek kolpos hollow, bosom, vagina, womb + English -scope — more at gulf

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colposcope

noun
col·​po·​scope | \ ˈkäl-pə-ˌskōp How to pronounce colposcope (audio) \

Medical Definition of colposcope

: a magnifying instrument designed to facilitate visual inspection of the vagina and cervix

Other Words from colposcope

colposcopic \ ˌkäl-​pə-​ˈskäp-​ik How to pronounce colposcopic (audio) \ adjective
colposcopically \ -​i-​k(ə-​)lē How to pronounce colposcopically (audio) \ adverb
colposcopy \ käl-​ˈpäs-​kə-​pē How to pronounce colposcopy (audio) \ noun, plural colposcopies