colposcopy

Noun

Meaning

colposcopy (plural colposcopies)

(medicine) the examination of the tissues of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope

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A week after her first smear test Alexandra was informed there were abnormal cells and was sent to the Blackpool Victoria Hospital for a colposcopy. Source: Internet

“I wasn’t overly worried, but three weeks later, I was sent for a colposcopy, and they took a biopsy. Source: Internet

Do I need to do anything to prepare for a colposcopy? Source: Internet

Why did my provider recommend a colposcopy? Source: Internet

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