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speculum

/ˈspɛkjʊləm/

/ˈspɛkjələm/

Translations

speculumnoun

speculums

/ˈspɛkjʊləm/

/ˈspɛkjələm/

spéculumInstrument médical.

The doctor used a speculum to examine the patient's cervix during the gynecological exam.

Le médecin a utilisé un spéculum pour examiner le col de la patiente pendant l'examen gynécologique.

Additional translations

spéculumOptique, terme technique et historique.

miroirOrnithologie.

Synonyms

gazing glass

speculumadjective

/ˈspɛk.jʊ.ləm/

/ˈspɛk.jə.ləm/

Used attributively before another noun to denote something designed for or relating to a speculum or made of speculum metal.

spéculaireTechnique, en optique.

The instrument maker produced a speculum mirror for the reflecting telescope.

Le fabricant d'instruments a produit un miroir spéculaire pour le télescope à réflexion.

speculumnoun

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.

speculumadjective

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.