Sims u·ter·ine sound
(simz), a slender flexible sound with a small projection about 7 cm from its tip, used to estimate the size and caliber of the uterine cavity.
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Sims,
J. Marion, U.S. gynecologist, 1813-1883. Sims anoscope
Sims cannula
Sims curette
Sims dilator
Sims double-ended retractor
Sims double-ended speculum
Sims knife
Sims needle
Sims plug
Sims position - facilitates vaginal examination. Synonym(s): English position; lateral recumbent position; semiprone position
Sims probe
Sims proctoscope
Sims retractor
Sims scissors
Sims sound
Sims speculum
Sims suction tip
Sims suture
Sims tenaculum
Sims uterine sound - a slender flexible sound.
Sims vaginal decompressor
Sims vaginal speculum
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