colposcope

/kɒlˈpɒskəʊp/

Definitions

1. noun

A medical instrument used to examine the cervix and vagina for abnormalities, especially in relation to cervical cancer.

“The gynecologist used a colposcope to examine the patient’s cervix for any signs of cancer.”

Synonyms

  • cervical microscope
  • vaginal endoscope

Antonyms

  • cancer detector
  • normaloscope