Definition of Tongue depressor

1. Noun. A thin depressor used to press the tongue down during an examination of the mouth and throat.

Generic synonyms: Depressor

Medical Definition of Tongue depressor

1. An instrument with a broad flat extremity used for pressing down the tongue to facilitate examination of the oral cavity and pharynx. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tongue Depressor

tongue-tied
tongued
tonguefish
tonguefish
tongueflower
tongueless
tongueless frog
tonguelike
tongues
tonguester
tongueworm
tongue and groove joint
tongue bone
tongue crib
tongue depressor (current term)
tongue depressor (current term)
tongue fern
tongue flap
tongue habits
tongue of cerebellum
tongue phenomenon
tongue thrust
tongue tie
tongue twister
tongue worm
tonguing
tonguings
tonguing and grooving plane
tong ho
tonic

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