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  1. 1. n. A long, flexible instrument, that is Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A long slender rod consisting of gelatin or some other substance that melts at the temperature of the body. It is impregnated with medicine, and designed for introduction into urethra, etc. Source: opted
  3. 3. 1. (Surg.) A long, flexible instrument, that is Note: introduced into the urethra, esophagus, etc., to remove obstructions, or for the other purposes. It was originally made of waxed linen rolled into cylindrical form. 2. (Pharm.) A long slender rod consisting of gelatin or some other substance that melts at the temperature of the body. It is impregnated with medicine, and designed for introduction into urethra, etc. Source: webster
  4. 4. n. A long, flexible instrument, that is n. A long slender rod consisting of gelatin or some other substance that melts at the temperature of the body. It is impregnated with medicine, and designed for introduction into urethra, etc. Source: ecdict

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