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colposcopist

col·po·scope
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kol-puh-skohp]
    • /ˈkɒl pəˌskoʊp/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kol-puh-skohp]
    • /ˈkɒl pəˌskoʊp/

Definition of colposcopist word

  • noun colposcopist an instrument that magnifies the cells of the cervix and vagina to permit direct observation and study of the living tissue. 1

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Origin of colposcopist

First appearance:

before 1935
One of the 8% newest English words
1935-40; < Greek kólp(os) womb, vagina + -o- + -scope

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Parts of speech for Colposcopist

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

colposcopist popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

colposcopist usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with colposcopist

  • what is a colposcopist?

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