colposcopist
pəˌskoʊp noun
an instrument that magnifies the cells of the cervix and vagina to permit direct observation and study of the living tissue.
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World English Dictionary
colposcope (ˈkɒlpəˌskəʊp) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| an instrument for examining the uterine cervix, esp for early signs of cancer | |
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| colposcopy | |
| —n | |
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Colposcopist
is always a great word to know.
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Medical Dictionary
colposcope col·po·scope (kŏl'pə-skōp')
n.
An endoscopic instrument that magnifies the epithelia of the vagina and cervix in vivo to allow direct observation and study of these tissues.
col'po·scop'ic (-skŏp'ĭk) adj.
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Science Dictionary
colposcope  (kŏl'pə-skōp') Pronunciation Key
An instrument used for inspection of epithelial cells of the cervix and vagina. colposcopy noun (kŏl-pŏs'kə-pē) |
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