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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

speculum

/ˈspɛkjʊləm/ noun · British & US
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What does speculum mean?

noun

A mirror or reflective surface, especially one used in medicine to examine the interior of a body cavity. In optics, a device used to reflect light or other forms of electromagnetic radiation.

Example

"The doctor used a speculum to examine the patient's cervix during the gynecological examination."

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