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A colposcope (colpo -- vagina, scope -- instrument for viewing) is the medical term meaning instrument used to visually inspect the vagina and cervix. Colposcopy is used to detect abnormal areas of the vaginal and cervical skin, typically as a follow up to an abnormal pap smear.

In a related thought, the instrument that is used to open the vagina during a pelvic exam is called speculum. The speculum is made of either metal or plastic and comes in different sizes. Speculum is also the term used for similar instruments to view the inside of the nose and other orifices.

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