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speculum
Medical instrument used to dilate and hold open the walls of a body cavity. Frequently called a vaginal speculum in gynecology, it allows for direct visual examination and is fundamental for diagnostic tests and assisted reproduction procedures.
Grammatical category Noun
Field Diagnostic tests
Level of specialization Medium
Definition source Real Academia Nacional de Medicina de España
Variants
Synonym
vaginal speculum
Formal
Equivalents

Spanish

espéculo

Valenciano

espècul
Associated concepts
Is accompanied by
pelvic examination
Examples
After the vaginal probe is removed and an open-sided vaginal speculum is inserted, the cervix is inspected and is cleansed with an antiseptic solution.
This was considered the least favorite part of the procedure by both focus groups because insertion and manipulation of the speculum required to visualize the cervix are very uncomfortable for the patient. 
Collocations
WITH NOUNS
insertion of a speculum | use of a speculum | necessity of a speculum 
WITH ADJECTIVES
vaginal || rough | plastic | steel | stainless steel | disposable speculum