tongue depressor
US /ˈtʌŋ ˌdɪˈpres.ər/
UK /ˈtʌŋ ˌdɪˈpres.ər/

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penekan lidah, spatula lidah
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
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The doctor used a tongue depressor to examine the child's throat.
Dokter menggunakan penekan lidah untuk memeriksa tenggorokan anak itu.
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She felt a slight gag reflex when the tongue depressor touched her tongue.
Dia merasakan sedikit refleks muntah ketika penekan lidah menyentuh lidahnya.