Probang
noun, Surgery.
1.
a long, slender, elastic rod with a sponge, ball, or the like, at the end, to be introduced into the esophagus or larynx, as for removing foreign bodies, or for introducing medication.
noun
1.
(surgery) a long flexible rod, often with a small sponge at one end, for inserting into the oesophagus, as to apply medication
probang pro·bang (prō’bāng’)
n.
A long, slender, flexible rod having a tuft or sponge at the end, used chiefly to remove foreign bodies from or apply medication to the larynx or esophagus.
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