Definition of Bougie

1. n. A long, flexible instrument, that is

Definition of Bougie

1. a wax candle [n -S]

Medical Definition of Bougie

1. 1. A long, flexible instrument, that is Introduced into the urethra, oesophagus, etc, to remove obstructions, or for the other purposes. It was originally made of waxed linen rolled into cylindrical form. 2. 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. Origin: F. Bougie wax candle, bougie, fr. Bougie, Bugia, a town of North Africa, from which these candles were first imported into Europe. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bougie

bouged
bouges
bouget
bougets
bough
bough
boughed
boughless
boughpot
boughpots
boughs
bought
boughten
boughts
bougie (current term)
bougie (current term)
bougienage
bougies
bougie a boule
bouging
bouillabaisse
bouillabaisses
Bouillaud's disease
bouilli
bouillis
bouillon
bouillon
bouillons
bouillon cube
Bouin's fixative

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