colposcope
noun
col·po·scope
ˈkäl-pə-ˌskōp 
: a magnifying instrument designed to facilitate visual inspection of the vagina and cervix
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The colposcope is positioned 8-10 inches from the vagina with a bright light.
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S. Nicole Lane, SELF, 17 Aug. 2017
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colposcope
noun
col·po·scope
ˈkäl-pə-ˌskōp
: a magnifying instrument designed to facilitate visual inspection of the vagina and cervix
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