Colposcopy
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| Term | Colposcopy |
| Short definition | colposcopy - (pronounced) (kol-POS-koh-pee) procedure that uses a lighted magnifying instrument called a colposcope to examine the cervix, vagina, and vulva. During colposcopy, an instrument called a speculum is inserted into the vagina to expand it so the cervix can be seen better. A vinegar solution can be used to help visualize abnormal tissue with the colposcope. Tissue samples can be taken with a spoon-shaped instrument called a curette and examined under a microscope for signs of disease. Colposcopy can be used to look for cancers of the cervix, vagina, and vulva and for changes that can lead to cancer |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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colposcopy - (pronounced) (kol-POS-koh-pee) procedure that uses a lighted magnifying instrument called a colposcope to examine the cervix, vagina, and vulva. During colposcopy, an instrument called a speculum is inserted into the vagina to expand it so the cervix can be seen better. A vinegar solution can be used to help visualize abnormal tissue with the colposcope. Tissue samples can be taken with a spoon-shaped instrument called a curette and examined under a microscope for signs of disease. Colposcopy can be used to look for cancers of the cervix, vagina, and vulva and for changes that can lead to cancer
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Colposcopy
- Wikipedia's article - Colposcopy
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