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Speculum Definition & Meaning

speculum
noun
  1. a mirror (especially one made of polished metal) for use in an optical instrument
  2. a medical instrument for dilating a bodily passage or cavity in order to examine the interior

"Speculum" in song lyrics

See how speculum is used in real songs:

  • "image of cervix through speculum"
    AOL — AOL
  • "erotic speculum"
    AOL — AOL
  • "anal speculum"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does speculum mean?
a mirror (especially one made of polished metal) for use in an optical instrument a medical instrument for dilating a bodily passage or cavity in order to examine the interior
What part of speech is speculum?
Speculum is a noun.
How many definitions does speculum have?
Speculum has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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