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speculum [′spek·yə·ləm]
(medicine) A tubular instrument for inserting into a passage or cavity of the body to facilitate visual inspection or medication. (optics) An optical instrument reflector of polished metal or of glass with a film of metal. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | We know that during that period there were vaginal speculums, which are practically the same as the ones we have (now), but representations of them have come down (to us) on very few occasions and never - so far - in the case of a lamp," said Morillo. More than 250 of her female patients risked infection with HIV and hepatitis after the doctor used 'dirty' speculums during their smear tests, it emerged this week. A new portable, waterproof otoscope kit that uses standard disposable speculums for performing ear, nose, and throat examinations is being introduced by Sabre Medical Instruments, LLC. |
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