What is another word for Speculums?

Pronunciation: [spˈɛkjʊləmz] (IPA)

Speculums are medical instruments used for examining body cavities, such as the vagina or the rectum. There are several synonyms for this tool depending on the context of its use. For instance, in gynecology, speculums can be referred to as vaginal speculums or vulvar speculums. If used for examining the ear, it can be called an otoscope. Similarly, speculums in dentistry can be referred to as oral or dental mirrors. In the field of ophthalmology, speculums can be referred to as eyelid speculums or lid retractors. Regardless of the context, speculums remain essential tools in the medical field for diagnosing and treating various conditions.

What are the hypernyms for Speculums?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Medical Devices, medical technologies, diagnostic tools, medical instruments.

Usage examples for Speculums

Shut our eyes against them, and we are merely nicely- constructed Speculums, which reflect the beauties of nature, but enjoy none.
"Thaddeus of Warsaw"
Jane Porter
9. I know not whether I should on this Occasion take notice, that when, as when looking upon the Calm and Smooth Surface of a River betwixt my Eye and the Sun, it appear'd to be a natural Speculum, wherein that Part which Reflected to my Eye the Entire and defin'd Image of the Sun, and the Beams less remote from those which exhibited That Image, appear'd indeed of a great and Whitish Brightness, but the rest Comparatively Dark enough: if afterwards the Superficies chanc'd to be a little, but not much troubled, by a gentle Breath of Wind, and thereby reduc'd into a Multitude of Small and Smooth Speculums, the Surface of the River would suitably to the Doctrine lately deliver'd, at a Distance appear very much of Kin to White, though it would lose that Brightness or Whiteness upon the Return of the Surface to Calmness and an Uniform Level.
"Experiments and Considerations Touching Colours (1664)"
Robert Boyle

Related words: speculum sizes, speculum varieties, different speculums, female speculum, types of speculums, vaginal speculum size, medical speculum

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