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

Simple probang, used to dislodge foreign bodies, like apples, potatoes, eggs, etc., which have become fastened or stuck in the esophagus or gullet.

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

The flexible probang, which is usually made of spiral wire covered with leather, is a very useful instrument to relieve choke when in the hands of an experienced operator.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.

In such event we must resort to the use of the probang.

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

The probang is used when the former remedies are ineffectual.

From Domestic Animals History and description of the horse, mule, cattle, sheep, swine, poultry and farm dogs; with directions for their management, breeding, crossing, rearing, feeding, and preparation for a profitable market; also their diseases and remedies. Together with full directions for the management of the dairy. by Allen, Richard L.

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