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

See Examples For:

probang

The central opening in the wood is intended for the passage of the probang.

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

If such symptoms arise the probang must be withdrawn at once.

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

The instrument called a probang ought to be introduced, either to decide whether the case be one of hoove or one of mawbound, or to ascertain the degree in which the latter disease exists.

From Prairie Farmer, Vol. 56: No. 4, January 26, 1884 A Weekly Journal for the Farm, Orchard and Fireside by Various

Should our efforts entirely fail, we must then endeavor to force the obstruction downward by means of the probang.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.

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