speculum

UK
/ˈspɛkjʊləm/
US
/ˈspɛkjələm/
speculumsubstantiv
speculums
Pl.
UK
/ˈspɛkjʊləm/
US
/ˈspɛkjələm/
Übersetzungen
The doctor used a speculum to examine the patient's throat.
Врач использовал зеркало, чтобы осмотреть горло пациента.
The gynecologist inserted a speculum for the examination.
Гинеколог ввел спекулум для осмотра.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
Definitionen
A medical instrument used to dilate an orifice or canal in the body to allow for examination.
The doctor used a speculum to examine the patient's cervix during the gynecological exam.
A mirror or reflector, especially one of polished metal, used in optical instruments.
The telescope's speculum was carefully polished to ensure clear observations of the night sky.
In ornithology, the conspicuous patch of usually iridescent colour on the secondary flight feathers of certain birds, especially ducks.
The bright blue speculum on the mallard's wing is most visible in flight.
Synonyme
speculumadjektiv
UK
/ˈspɛk.jʊ.ləm/
US
/ˈspɛk.jə.ləm/
Used attributively before another noun to denote something designed for or relating to a speculum or made of speculum metal.
Definitionen
Relating to or made of speculum metal, or designed for use as a speculum.
The instrument maker produced a speculum mirror for the reflecting telescope.