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

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Example Sentences

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probang

This probang is used to grasp and withdraw an article which may have lodged in the gullet and can not be forced into the stomach by use of the simple probang.

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

This instrument, also intended to remove obstructions from the gullet, has a spring forceps at one end in the place of the cup-like arrangement at the end of the simple probang.

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

The probang is then to be carefully guided by the hand into the upper part of the gullet and gently forced downward until the obstruction is reached.

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

If such symptoms arise the probang must be withdrawn at once.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

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 Robert Jennings

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