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speculum
speculum
/ˈspɛkjʊləm/
noun
A medical instrument for dilating a bodily passage or cavity in order to examine the interior
(
speculum
)
a medical instrument for dilating a bodily passage or cavity in order to examine the interior
During her checkup, the doctor used a speculum to examine the patient's cervical health.
During her checkup, the doctor used a speculum to examine the patient's cervical health.
A mirror (especially one made of polished metal) for use in an optical instrument
(
speculum
)
a mirror (especially one made of polished metal) for use in an optical instrument
The optometrist used a speculum to get a clearer view of the eye's interior.
The optometrist used a speculum to get a clearer view of the eye's interior.
constable
constable
/ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
noun
(
)
A lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
(
constable
)
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
The constable patrolled the village, ensuring everyone was safe.
The constable patrolled the village, ensuring everyone was safe.
A police officer of the lowest rank
(
constable
,
police constable
[British]
)
a police officer of the lowest rank
Constable
English landscape painter (1776-1837)
(
Constable
,
John Constable
)
English landscape painter (1776-1837)
amphiuma
amphiuma
/æmˈfjuːmə/
noun
Aquatic eel-shaped salamander having two pairs of very small feet; of still muddy waters in the southern United States
(
amphiuma
,
blind eel
,
congo eel
,
congo snake
)
aquatic eel-shaped salamander having two pairs of very small feet; of still muddy waters in the southern United States
Gita
Gita
/ˈgiːtə/
noun
(Hinduism) the sacred 'song of God' composed about 200 BC and incorporated into the Mahabharata (a Sanskrit epic); contains a discussion between Krishna and the Indian hero Arjuna on human nature and the purpose of life
(
Bhagavad-Gita
,
Bhagavadgita
,
Gita
,
Bhagavad Gita
)
(Hinduism) the sacred 'song of God' composed about 200 BC and incorporated into the Mahabharata (a Sanskrit epic); contains a discussion between Krishna and the Indian hero Arjuna on human nature and the purpose of life
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