speculum

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An exam confirmed that she needed two wolf teeth extracted and the sharp edges of some molars ground down, procedures that required propping her jaws open with a speculum.

From New York Times

Some said he used his bare hand — instead of using a speculum or gloves — during exams.

From Salon

Not many looked forward to undressing and having a speculum inserted so that a health care professional could scrape off cervical cells for testing.

From New York Times

Q: I thought it was the cervix’s point of view, because the speculum was coming toward the viewer.

From Washington Post

She also practiced ultrasound techniques and used speculums, swabs and local anesthetic to prepare patients.

From Washington Post