speculum
Example Sentences
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When Noa Fleischacker had her first pap smear, she was struck by an unbearable, knife-like pain as soon as the speculum went in.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2025
Less than a quarter of people surveyed said they knew they could request a smaller speculum and only 12% said they knew they could ask for a double appointment.
From BBC • Feb. 1, 2025
I was in the middle of examining a patient when I dropped my speculum.
From Washington Post • Mar. 24, 2022
In recent years, there have been petitions to rename the instrument commonly known as the Sims vaginal speculum, a tool used daily by obstetricians and gynecologists to observe the cervix.
From New York Times • Sep. 21, 2021
A combined dental speculum and shield has been patented by Mr. Alfred W. Edwards, of New York city.
