Sims uterine sound

Sims u·ter·ine sound

(simz), a slender flexible sound with a small projection about 7 cm from its tip, used to estimate the size and caliber of the uterine cavity.

Sims,

J. Marion, U.S. gynecologist, 1813-1883. Sims anoscopeSims cannulaSims curetteSims dilatorSims double-ended retractorSims double-ended speculumSims knifeSims needleSims plugSims position - facilitates vaginal examination. Synonym(s): English position; lateral recumbent position; semiprone positionSims probeSims proctoscopeSims retractorSims scissorsSims soundSims speculumSims suction tipSims sutureSims tenaculumSims uterine sound - a slender flexible sound.Sims vaginal decompressorSims vaginal speculum