stomach pump


nounMedicine/Medical.
  1. a suction pump for removing the contents of the stomach, used especially in cases of poisoning.

Origin of stomach pump

1
First recorded in 1815–25

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stomach pump

noun
  1. med a suction device for removing stomach contents by a tube inserted through the mouth

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