- stomach tube
- noun
: a flexible rubber tube to be passed through the esophagus into the stomach for introduction of material or removal of gastric contents
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
stomach tube
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Stomach tube — Stomach Stom ach, n. [OE. stomak, F. estomac, L. stomachus, fr. Gr. sto machos stomach, throat, gullet, fr. sto ma a mouth, any outlet or entrance.] 1. (Anat.) An enlargement, or series of enlargements, in the anterior part of the alimentary… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
stomach tube — n a flexible rubber tube to be passed through the esophagus into the stomach for introduction of material or removal of gastric contents * * * a nasogastric or orogastric tube … Medical dictionary
stomach tube — n. flexible tube inserted directly into the stomach by way of which liquid food is passed … English contemporary dictionary
Stomach — Stom ach, n. [OE. stomak, F. estomac, L. stomachus, fr. Gr. sto machos stomach, throat, gullet, fr. sto ma a mouth, any outlet or entrance.] 1. (Anat.) An enlargement, or series of enlargements, in the anterior part of the alimentary canal, in… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Stomach pump — Stomach Stom ach, n. [OE. stomak, F. estomac, L. stomachus, fr. Gr. sto machos stomach, throat, gullet, fr. sto ma a mouth, any outlet or entrance.] 1. (Anat.) An enlargement, or series of enlargements, in the anterior part of the alimentary… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Stomach worm — Stomach Stom ach, n. [OE. stomak, F. estomac, L. stomachus, fr. Gr. sto machos stomach, throat, gullet, fr. sto ma a mouth, any outlet or entrance.] 1. (Anat.) An enlargement, or series of enlargements, in the anterior part of the alimentary… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
stomach — n. & v. n. 1 a the internal organ in which the first part of digestion occurs, being in man a pear shaped enlargement of the alimentary canal linking the oesophagus to the small intestine. b any of several such organs in animals, esp. ruminants,… … Useful english dictionary
stomach pump — n a suction pump with a flexible tube for removing the contents of the stomach * * * a pump for removing the contents from the stomach … Medical dictionary
stomach pump — n a machine with a tube that doctors use to suck out food or liquid from someone s stomach, especially after they have swallowed something harmful … Dictionary of contemporary English
stomach pump — stomach ,pump noun count equipment used for removing things from your stomach. It includes a tube that goes down your throat … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
