Definitions for colposcopy
-ˈpɒs kə picol·poscopy

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1. colposcopynoun

   the examination of the tissues of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope

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1. Colposcopy

   Colposcopy (Ancient Greek: κόλπος, romanized: kolpos, lit. 'hollow, womb, vagina' + skopos "look at") is a medical diagnostic procedure to visually examine the cervix as well as the vagina and vulva using a colposcope.The main goal of colposcopy is to prevent cervical cancer by detecting and treating precancerous lesions early. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a common infection and the underlying cause for most cervical cancers. Smoking also makes developing cervical abnormalities more likely. Other reasons for a patient to have a colposcopy include assessment of diethylstilbestrol (DES) exposure in utero, immunosuppression, abnormal appearance of the cervix or as a part of a sexual assault forensic examination. Colposcopy is done using a colposcope, which provides a magnified and illuminated view of the areas, allowing the colposcopist to visually distinguish normal from abnormal appearing tissue, such as damaged or abnormal changes in the tissue (lesions), and take directed biopsies for further pathological examination if needed. The procedure was developed by the German physician Hans Hinselmann, with help from Eduard Wirths. The development of colposcopy involved experimentation on Jewish inmates from Auschwitz.

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1. Colposcopy

   Colposcopy is a medical diagnostic procedure to examine an illuminated, magnified view of the cervix and the tissues of the vagina and vulva. Many premalignant lesions and malignant lesions in these areas have discernible characteristics which can be detected through the examination. It is done using a colposcope, which provides an enlarged view of the areas, allowing the colposcopist to visually distinguish normal from abnormal appearing tissue and take directed biopsies for further pathological examination. The main goal of colposcopy is to prevent cervical cancer by detecting precancerous lesions early and treating them. The procedure was developed in 1925 by the German physician Hans Hinselmann, with help from Helmut Wirths. A specialized colposcope equipped with a camera is used in examining and collecting evidence for victims of rape and sexual assault.

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1. Colposcopy

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

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of colposcopy in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of colposcopy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of colposcopy in a Sentence

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   As we care for patients, we are constantly learning and adjusting recommendations as new scientific information is released. In the case of pap smear guidelines, we are intent on balancing benefits and harms to patients, part of the concern with younger aged testing is the downstream testing with colposcopy, biopsy and then the intervention of removing or ablating a portion of the cervix which has been linked to an increased risk of premature birth.

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Colposcopy
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colposcopy
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=colposcopy