A procedure in which a lighted magnifying instrument called a colposcope (or vaginoscope) is used to examine the vagina and cervix.

a procedure in which a health practitioner uses a lighted magnifying instrument to examine a woman's cervix for abnormal areas, to take samples for biopsy, and/or treat as indicated

1940, from colpo-, Latinized comb. form of Greek kolpos "womb" (used from c. 1900 in medical compounds in sense "vagina;" see gulf (n.)) + -oscopy (see -scope).

procedure that uses a special microscope (called a colposcope) to look into the vagina and to look very closely at the cervix.

Examination of the vagina and cervix with an instrument called a colposcope.

A colposcopy is a procedure that involves staining the cells of the cervix and inspecting at a magnification using a colposcope. It is used when performed a PAP smear.

The examination, therapy or Surgery of the Cervix and Vagina by means of a specially designed Endoscope introduced Vaginally.

The examination, therapy or surgery of the cervix and vagina by means of a specially designed endoscope introduced vaginally.

Examination of the vagina and cervix using a lighted magnifying instrument called a colposcope.

Colposcopy is when your GP or Consultant uses a magnifying device to view your cervix and vagina. During this procedure a small sample of tissue can be taken...

The examination of the cervix with a magnifying instrument called a colposcope.

A procedure in which a lighted, magnifying instrument called a colposcope is used to examine the cervix, vagina, and vulva. During colposcopy, an instrument called a speculum is inserted into the vagi [..]

Examination of the vagina and cervix with an instrument called a colposcope.