| culdocentesis | Aspiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac (rectouterine excavation) by puncture of the vaginal vault near the midline between the uterosacral ligaments. Origin: cul-de-sac + G. Kentesis, puncture (05 Mar 2000) |
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| culdoplasty | Plastic surgery to remedy relaxation of the posterior fornix of the vagina. Origin: cul-de-sac + G. Plastos, formed. (05 Mar 2000) |
| culdoscope | <instrument> Endoscopic instrument used in culdoscopy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| culdoscopy | <procedure> Examination of the internal female pelvic organs through an incision in the vagina. (09 Oct 1997) |
| culdotomy | 1. Cutting into the cul-de-sac of Douglas. Synonym: vaginal celiotomy. Origin: cul-de-sac + G. Tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |