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colposcopy

kol-POS-koh-pee

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Definition

Visual examination of the cervix and vagina

DiagnosticReproductive

Breakdown

Root

colp/o

vagina

Suffix

-scopy

visual examination

Etymology

Greek: colp/o (vagina) + -scopy (visual exam)

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