Sims position speculum
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Speculum (medical) — A speculum is a medical tool for investigating body cavities, with a form dependent on the body cavity for which it is designed. In old texts, the speculum may also be referred to as a diopter or dioptra. [ The Compact Edition of the Oxford… … Wikipedia
J. Marion Sims — J. Marion Sims, born James Marion Sims (January 25, 1813 – November 13, 1883) was a surgical pioneer, considered the father of American gynecology. Modern historians argue about his legacy as Sims used slaves as experimental subjects.[1] J.… … Wikipedia
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