What is the meaning of speculum?

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noun

  • A mirror (especially one made of polished metal) for use in an optical instrument.
  • A medical instrument for dilating a bodily passage or cavity in order to examine the interior. .
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APAWordNet. (2010). speculum. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/speculum/definitions/1208271
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MLAWordNet. "speculum" 23 October 2010. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/speculum/definitions/1208271>
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