Medical Device
colposcope Audio
col·po·scope [ kol-puh-skohp ]
Subclass of:
Endoscopes
Definitions related to colposcopes:
  • A lighted magnifying instrument used to examine the vagina and cervix.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A speculum which is inserted into the vagina for examination of the tissues of the vagina and cervix by means of a magnifying lens.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A colposcope is a device designed to permit direct viewing of the tissues of the vagina and cervix by a telescopic system located outside the vagina. It is used to diagnose abnormalities and select areas for biopsy. This generic type of device may include a light source, cables, and component parts.
    Standard Product Nomenclature
    U.S Food & Drug Administration, 2003
  • Instruments inserted into the vagina for examination of the tissues of the vagina and cervix by means of a magnifying lens.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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