probang

American  

[proh-bang] / ˈproʊ bæŋ /

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.

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probang British  

/ ˈprəʊbæŋ /

noun

1. surgery a long flexible rod, often with a small sponge at one end, for inserting into the oesophagus, as to apply medication

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Etymology

Origin of probang

1650–60; alteration (by association with probe ) of provang, unexplained coinage of the inventor

Example Sentences

Sometimes the walls of the gullet may be more or less lacerated or abraded by the rash and too forcible use of the probang, and the animal consequently swallows with pain and difficulty.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

A flexible probang, or in default of it, a rattan, or grape-vine, with a knot on the end, may be gently forced down the gullet, and the gas thus permitted to escape.

From Sheep, Swine, and Poultry Embracing the History and Varieties of Each; The Best Modes of Breeding; Their Feeding and Management; Together with etc. by Jennings, Robert

A probang is a flexible instrument and adapts itself to the natural curvature of the gullet, and if used cautiously there is not much risk of injury.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

These obstructions can sometimes be removed by careful manipulations with the hand; but, where this can not be accomplished, the flexible probang should be employed.

From Cattle and Their Diseases Embracing Their History and Breeds, Crossing and Breeding, And Feeding and Management; With the Diseases to which They are Subject, And The Remedies Best Adapted to their Cure by Jennings, Robert

Before passing the probang, a gag which has an aperture at each end, from which straps pass to be buckled at the back of the head below the horns, is introduced into the mouth.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry