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Colposcopy

By Tracee Cornforth, About.com

Updated December 30, 2004

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Definition: A large, electric microscope called a colposcope is positioned approximately 30 cm from your vagina. A bright light on the end of the colposcope makes it possible for your physician to visualize your cervix. Most often used for further evaluation of abnormal Pap smear results.
Common Misspellings: calposopy, colopscopy
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