1. plural of speculum: medical instruments used to hold open body cavities for examination
Usage: medical
2. plural of speculum: mirrors or reflective surfaces used in optical instruments
Usage: technical; optics

Examples

• The doctor sterilized the speculums before the examination.
• Medical students learned to properly handle various speculums.
• The clinic ordered new speculums for the gynecology department.
• The telescope’s speculums needed careful cleaning to maintain clarity.
• Optical speculums reflect light in precise directions.
• The technician adjusted the speculums in the microscope.