Definition of colposcope in English:

colposcope

nounˈkɒlpəskəʊpˈkälpəˌskōp

A surgical instrument used to examine the vagina and the cervix of the uterus.
Example sentencesExamples
- Colposcopy involves an out-patient visit to a hospital, where a gynaecologist (doctor specialising in the female reproductive system) examines the cervix closely through a binocular microscope called a colposcope.
- A video of an examination taken using a colposcope can often be more informative than still photographs.
- A light is shone on the cervix and the doctor looks through the colposcope (which stays outside the body) to check for any suspicious cells.
- Magnification devices, such as a colposcope, allow the clinician to observe small lesions that may not otherwise be readily identified.
- Examination of the labia, vagina and cervix is greatly enhanced with the use of a colposcope.

Derivatives

colposcopy

nounkɒlˈpɒskəpikɑlˈpɑskəpi

Pap smears that suggest invasive disease require further evaluation by colposcopy, colposcopic-directed biopsy and endocervical curettage.
Example sentencesExamples
- If the smear is mildly abnormal, a repeat smear in six months may be all that is required, but more severe changes require accurate diagnosis, and for this colposcopy should be performed.
- Despite these difficulties with lesion identification, researchers have found several characteristic features that can help in locating glandular lesions during colposcopy.
- Present guidelines recommend referral for colposcopy after detection of three borderline and two mild abnormalities.
- Previous studies have recommended more frequent cytologic sampling and prompt referral for colposcopy in HIV-positive women with abnormal cytology.

Origin

1940s: from Greek kolpos 'womb' + -scope.

Definition of colposcope in US English:

colposcope

nounˈkälpəˌskōp

A surgical instrument used to examine the vagina and the cervix of the uterus.
Example sentencesExamples
- Examination of the labia, vagina and cervix is greatly enhanced with the use of a colposcope.
- Colposcopy involves an out-patient visit to a hospital, where a gynaecologist (doctor specialising in the female reproductive system) examines the cervix closely through a binocular microscope called a colposcope.
- Magnification devices, such as a colposcope, allow the clinician to observe small lesions that may not otherwise be readily identified.
- A light is shone on the cervix and the doctor looks through the colposcope (which stays outside the body) to check for any suspicious cells.
- A video of an examination taken using a colposcope can often be more informative than still photographs.

Origin

1940s: from Greek kolpos ‘womb’ + -scope.

单词	colposcope
释义	Definition of colposcope in English: colposcope nounˈkɒlpəskəʊpˈkälpəˌskōp A surgical instrument used to examine the vagina and the cervix of the uterus. Example sentencesExamples Colposcopy involves an out-patient visit to a hospital, where a gynaecologist (doctor specialising in the female reproductive system) examines the cervix closely through a binocular microscope called a colposcope. A video of an examination taken using a colposcope can often be more informative than still photographs. A light is shone on the cervix and the doctor looks through the colposcope (which stays outside the body) to check for any suspicious cells. Magnification devices, such as a colposcope, allow the clinician to observe small lesions that may not otherwise be readily identified. Examination of the labia, vagina and cervix is greatly enhanced with the use of a colposcope. Derivatives colposcopy nounkɒlˈpɒskəpikɑlˈpɑskəpi Pap smears that suggest invasive disease require further evaluation by colposcopy, colposcopic-directed biopsy and endocervical curettage. Example sentencesExamples If the smear is mildly abnormal, a repeat smear in six months may be all that is required, but more severe changes require accurate diagnosis, and for this colposcopy should be performed. Despite these difficulties with lesion identification, researchers have found several characteristic features that can help in locating glandular lesions during colposcopy. Present guidelines recommend referral for colposcopy after detection of three borderline and two mild abnormalities. Previous studies have recommended more frequent cytologic sampling and prompt referral for colposcopy in HIV-positive women with abnormal cytology. Origin 1940s: from Greek kolpos 'womb' + -scope. Definition of colposcope in US English: colposcope nounˈkälpəˌskōp A surgical instrument used to examine the vagina and the cervix of the uterus. Example sentencesExamples Examination of the labia, vagina and cervix is greatly enhanced with the use of a colposcope. Colposcopy involves an out-patient visit to a hospital, where a gynaecologist (doctor specialising in the female reproductive system) examines the cervix closely through a binocular microscope called a colposcope. Magnification devices, such as a colposcope, allow the clinician to observe small lesions that may not otherwise be readily identified. A light is shone on the cervix and the doctor looks through the colposcope (which stays outside the body) to check for any suspicious cells. A video of an examination taken using a colposcope can often be more informative than still photographs. Origin 1940s: from Greek kolpos ‘womb’ + -scope.
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