HyperDic: speculum

English > 2 senses of the word speculum:
NOUNartifactspeculuma mirror (especially one made of polished metal) for use in an optical instrument
artifactspeculuma medical instrument for dilating a bodily passage or cavity in order to examine the interior
English > speculum: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA mirror (especially one made of polished metal) for use in an optical instrument.
Broadermirrorpolished surface that forms images by reflecting light
Spanishespéculo
Catalanespèculum
English > speculum: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA medical instrument for dilating a bodily passage or cavity in order to examine the interior.
Broadermedical instrumentinstrument used in the practice of medicine
Spanishespéculo
Catalanespèculum

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