stomach pump

American

noun

Medicine/Medical.

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

stomach pump British

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of stomach pump

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

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And he claims a publicist made up the one about the sailors and the stomach pump.

From The Guardian • Apr. 19, 2013

He suffered from terrible indigestion and sometimes had to use a stomach pump on himself.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012

Contrary to rumor, no stomach pump was used on Marilyn.

From Time Magazine Archive

Later Liza did take the precaution of acquiring a stomach pump from a nearby hospital.

From Time Magazine Archive

In man and in some of the smaller animals it is possible to eliminate unabsorbed poison by the use of the stomach pump or by causing vomiting.

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

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