Meaning of the word "tongue depressor" in English
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tongue depressor
US /ˈtʌŋ ˌdɪˈpres.ər/
UK /ˈtʌŋ ˌdɪˈpres.ər/
Noun
1.
a flat, thin, wooden or plastic stick used by medical professionals to press down the tongue to allow for examination of the mouth and throat
Example:
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The doctor used a tongue depressor to examine the child's throat.
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She felt a slight gag reflex when the tongue depressor touched her tongue.
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