colposcope

noun

col·po·scope ˈkäl-pə-ˌskōp

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

colposcopy

käl-ˈpä-skə-pē

noun

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The colposcope is positioned 8-10 inches from the vagina with a bright light. —

S. Nicole Lane, SELF, 17 Aug. 2017

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of colposcope was in 1937

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Medical Definition

colposcope

noun

col·po·scope ˈkäl-pə-ˌskōp

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

colposcopic

ˌkäl-pə-ˈskäp-ik

adjective

colposcopically

-i-k(ə-)lē

adverb

colposcopy

käl-ˈpäs-kə-pē

noun

plural colposcopies

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