Speculum

/ˈspekjələm/
noun

A tool that doctors use to examine the body.

The doctor used a speculum to examine the patient's ears
Visual representation of "speculum" - A tool that doctors use to examine the body

Often appears as...

  • ear speculum
  • vaginal speculum

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Technical

noun

A part of a bird's body that is thicker and in a different color.

The duck's speculum is green and purple
Visual representation of "speculum" - A part of a bird's body that is thicker and in a different color

Often appears as...

  • green speculum
  • wing speculum

Usage tips

Technical

noun

A mirror or reflector, especially one that is part of a tool like a telescope.

The telescope has a speculum to help it gather light
Visual representation of "speculum" - A mirror or reflector, especially one that is part of a tool like a telescope

Often appears as...

  • speculum mirror
  • polished speculum

Usage tips

Technical

noun

A tool that doctors use to examine the body.

The doctor used a speculum to examine the patient's ears
Visual representation of "speculum" - A tool that doctors use to examine the body

Often appears as...

  • ear speculum
  • vaginal speculum

Usage tips

Technical

noun

A part of a bird's body that is thicker and in a different color.

The duck's speculum is green and purple
Visual representation of "speculum" - A part of a bird's body that is thicker and in a different color

Often appears as...

  • green speculum
  • wing speculum

Usage tips

Technical

noun

A mirror or reflector, especially one that is part of a tool like a telescope.

The telescope has a speculum to help it gather light
Visual representation of "speculum" - A mirror or reflector, especially one that is part of a tool like a telescope

Often appears as...

  • speculum mirror
  • polished speculum

Usage tips

Technical

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Medical Instrument

A speculum is a device doctors use to look inside different body orifices.

Illustration for Medical Instrument
During the exam, the gynecologist used a vaginal speculum.
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Body Examination

It's primarily used for examining areas like the ears, nose, or throat.

Illustration for Body Examination
The otolaryngologist used an ear speculum to check for an infection.
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Not Always Metal

Speculums can be made of plastic or metal, depending on their use.

Illustration for Not Always Metal
Disposable plastic speculums are often used in clinics.
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