Medical Device
culdoscopes
Subclass of:
Endoscopes
Definitions related to culdoscopes:
  • An endoscope for examination of a woman's pelvic organs through the vagina.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A culdoscope is a device designed to permit direct viewing of the organs within the peritoneum by a telescopic system introduced into the pelvic cavity through the posterior vaginal fornix. It is used to perform diagnostic and surgical procedures on the female genital organs. This generic type of device may include trocar and cannula, instruments used through an operating channel, scope preheaters, light source and cables, and component parts.
    Standard Product Nomenclature
    U.S Food & Drug Administration, 2003
  • Endoscopic instruments used for viewing the rectovaginal pouch and pelvic viscera.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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