- Wangensteen suction
- Wangensteen suction n a method of draining fluid or secretions from body cavities (as the stomach) by means of an apparatus that operates on negative pressure
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wangensteen suction — noun Usage: usually capitalized W Etymology: after Owen H. Wangensteen b1898 American surgeon : a method of draining fluid or secretions from body cavities (as the stomach) by means of an apparatus that operates on negative pressure … Useful english dictionary
Wangensteen apparatus — Wan·gen·steen apparatus waŋ (g)ən .stēn n the apparatus used in Wangensteen suction called also Wangensteen appliance Wangensteen Owen Harding (1898 1981) American surgeon. Wangensteen enjoyed a career long association with the University of… … Medical dictionary
wangensteen apparatus — ˈwaŋgənˌstēn noun also wangensteen appliance Usage: usually capitalized W Etymology: after Owen H. Wangensteen b1898 : the apparatus used in Wangensteen suction … Useful english dictionary
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Wangensteen — Owen H., U.S. surgeon, 1898–1981. See W. drainage, W. suction, W. tube … Medical dictionary
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drainage — Continuous withdrawal of fluids from a wound or other cavity. capillary d. d. by means of a wick of gauze or other material. closed d. d. of a body cavity via a water or air tight system. Cf.:sump drain. dependent d. d. from the lowest part and… … Medical dictionary
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