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A device for holding open a body orifice to enable a doctor to perform an examination.
Health Source: BMA Medical Dictionary
Author: The British Medical Association
An instrument designed to aid the examination of the various openings on the surface of the body. Many specula are provided with small electric lamps so placed as to light up the cavity of the mouth, ear, nose, rectum or vagina.
Health Source: Medical Dictionary
Author: Health Dictionary
n. (pl. specula) a metal instrument for inserting into and holding open a cavity of the body, such as the vagina, rectum, or nasal orifice, in order that the interior may be examined (see illustration).
Health Source: Oxford | Concise Colour Medical Dictionary
Author: Jonathan Law, Elizabeth Martin

Pelvic Examination

Examination of a woman’s external and internal genitalia.

After examination of the external genitalia, a speculum is inserted into the vagina to allow a clear view of the cervix.

A cervical smear test may be performed.

The doctor inserts 2 fingers into the vagina and, with the other hand, feels the abdomen to evaluate the position and size of the uterus and the ovaries and to detect any tenderness or swelling.... pelvic examination

Auriscope

(auroscope, otoscope) n. an apparatus for examining the ear canal (external meatus) and eardrum. It consists of a funnel (speculum), a light, and lenses (see illustration).... auriscope

Rhinoscopy

n. examination of the interior of the nose using a speculum or endoscope.... rhinoscopy

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