sphincteroscope

sphincteroscope
A speculum to facilitate inspection of the internal sphincter ani muscle. [sphincter + G. skopeo, to view]

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sphinc·tero·scope (sfingkґtər-o-skōp″) an instrument, such as a speculum, for inspecting the anal sphincter.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • Kelly sphincteroscope — see under speculum …   Medical dictionary

  • Kelly speculum — a tubular rectal speculum fitted with an obturator; called also Kelly sphincteroscope …   Medical dictionary

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