Colposcopy

Introduction: Colposcopy

Description of Colposcopy

Colposcopy: A procedure where a colposcope (electric microscope) is used to visually examine the cervix for abnormalities.

Colposcopy: Examination of the vagina and cervix using a lighted magnifying instrument called a colposcope.
Source: National Institute of Health

Colposcopy: The examination, therapy or surgery of the cervix and vagina by means of a specially designed endoscope introduced vaginally.
Source: MeSH 2007

Terms associated with Colposcopy:

Terms Similar to Colposcopy:

• Colposcopic Surgical Procedures
• Surgical Procedures, Colposcopic

Source - MeSH 2007

Broader terms for Colposcopy

• Diagnostic Techniques, Obstetrical and Gynecological
• Endoscopy
• Obstetric Surgical Procedures
• Gynecologic Surgical Procedures

Source - MeSH 2007

The following terms can be used for Colposcopy

• endoscopy
• female reproductive system disorder diagnosis

Source: CRISP

Hierarchical classifications of Colposcopy

The following list attempts to classify Colposcopy into categories where each line is subset of the next.

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Diagnosis
  • Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
    • Diagnostic Techniques, Obstetrical and Gynecological
      • Colposcopy

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Diagnosis
  • Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
    • Diagnostic Techniques, Surgical
      • Endoscopy
        • Colposcopy

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Surgical Procedures, Operative
  • Obstetric Surgical Procedures
    • Colposcopy

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Surgical Procedures, Operative
  • Surgical Procedures, Minimally Invasive
    • Endoscopy
      • Colposcopy

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Surgical Procedures, Operative
  • Urogenital Surgical Procedures
    • Gynecologic Surgical Procedures
      • Colposcopy

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