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Noun: colposcope
  1. An endoscopic instrument that magnifies the epithelia of the vagina and cervix in vivo to allow direct observation and study of these tissues.
    "A specialized colposcope equipped with a camera is used in examining and collecting evidence for victims of rape and sexual assault.";
    - vaginoscope
     
  2. Medical instrument for examining the vagina and cervix of the womb

Derived forms: colposcopes

Type of: endoscope

Encyclopedia: Colposcope

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