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Pronunciation / Transliteration: geoul
"의사가 검사를 위해 거울을 사용했습니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A mirror or reflective surface, especially one used in medical examinations.
"The doctor used a speculum to examine the patient's throat." - 2
An instrument for dilating a cavity or canal in the body to facilitate examination.
"The gynecologist explained the use of a speculum during the pelvic exam."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'speculum' originates from Latin, meaning 'mirror', derived from the verb 'specere', which means 'to look' or 'to see'. The word has been used in English since the 14th century, primarily in medical contexts, referring to instruments that allow for examination of body cavities.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Speculum" is said worldwide
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spéculum
Transliteration: spé-kü-lum
"Le médecin a utilisé un spéculum pour l'examen."
Spekulum
Transliteration: speˈkuːlʊm
"Der Arzt verwendete ein Spekulum für die Untersuchung."
speculum
Transliteration: speˈkuːlum
"Il medico ha usato uno speculum per l'esame."
especulo
Transliteration: esˈpe.ku.lo
"El médico utilizó un especulo para el examen."
espéculo
Transliteration: esˈpe.ku.lu
"O médico usou um espéculo para o exame."
दर्पण
Transliteration: darpaṇ
"डॉक्टर ने जांच के लिए दर्पण का उपयोग किया।"
镜子
Transliteration: jìngzi
"医生使用镜子进行检查。"
거울
Transliteration: geoul
"의사가 검사를 위해 거울을 사용했습니다."
鏡
Transliteration: kagami
"医者は検査のために鏡を使用しました。"
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