Surgeon Wipes Around Bowel Openings To Take A Sample

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Updated: November 12, 2023

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noun • implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion • cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors verb • wash with a swab or a mop • apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
	34%	11		Surgeon's removal of a segment of the bowel
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	29%	8		Obtain a new sample from an existing sample
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