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Meanings of speculum include:
- A medical tool used for examing body cavities; see Speculum (medical).
- A small metal mirror used for telescopes.
- The secondary feathers on the inner part of a duck's wing which are often brightly coloured; see speculum feathers.
- A journal of medieval studies, published by the Medieval Academy of America; see Speculum (journal).
- Speculum metal is an alloy containing copper and tin at least.
- Ophrys speculum is a species of ground orchid.
The titles of a number of medieval books also include the word speculum:
- Speculum alchimiae, written by Roger Bacon.
- Speculum astronomiae, written by Albertus Magnus.
- Speculum ecclesiae, written by Edmund Rich.
- Speculum historiale, written by Vincent de Beauvais.
- Speculum judiciale, written by Guillaume Durand.
- Speculum meditantis, written by John Gower.
- Speculum perfectionis, written by Brother Leo.
- Speculum stultorum, written by Nigel de Longchamps (also Nigel Wireker)
This is a disambiguation page — a list of articles associated with the same title. If an internal link referred you to this page, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article.
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Filthy conditions cited at abortion clinic
The Record - 1 hour, 56 minutes ago State health officials found forceps encrusted in "brownish blood-like residues," rusty crochet hooks used to remove IUDs, and a quarter-inch of dark red "dirt and debris" under an exam table at an Englewood abortion clinic, according to records released Tuesday.Save
Couple finds new look for old items
New Jersey Herald - Mar 08 9:28 PM WEST MILFORD Peter De Mattia was taking a leisurely stroll through a flea market one day when his wife "Skeeter" grabbed a speculum from a nearby table.Save
John Thow - classical composer, UC Berkeley professor
San Francisco Chronicle - Mar 09 4:04 AM John Thow, a composer of lyrical, vividly colored music and the teacher of a generation of young composers as a professor in the UC Berkeley music department, died of a chronic illness Sunday night at Alta Bates Hospital in Berkeley. He was 57.... Save
What to expect at a Health Center gynecological exam
University of Tulsa Collegian - Mar 05 7:17 PM Many doctors recommend that a woman have her first gynecological exam at the age of 18 or as soon as she becomes sexually active. Most college women I know fall under both these categories, but have not been to the gynecologist.Save
Wildlife: March madness means name that waterfowl
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Mar 03 9:19 PM Read this article ]Save
Equine dentists sink teeth into care of horses' mouths
The Virginian-Pilot - Feb 25 9:19 PM Virginia has joined the growing number of states that govern the lay profession. The new guidelines protect horses, owners and the livelihoods of dental technicians.Save
Both Hands and a Flashlight
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