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tongue depressor

–noun
a broad, thin piece of wood used by doctors to hold down the patient's tongue during an examination of the mouth and throat.
Also called tongue blade.


Origin:
1870–75
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Main Entry: tongue blade
Function: noun
: TONGUE DEPRESSOR

Main Entry: tongue depressor
Function: noun
: a thin wooden blade rounded at both ends that is used to depress the tongue to allow for inspection of the mouth and throat
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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tongue depressor n.
A thin blade for pressing down the tongue during a medical examination of the mouth and throat; a spatula.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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